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Stefanos Papadopoulos: “I Didn’t Expect So Much Hate – I Even Feared for My Physical Safety”

Published January 23, 2026, 09:14
Stefanos Papadopoulos: “I Didn’t Expect So Much Hate – I Even Feared for My Physical Safety”

Stefanos Papadopoulos, speaking for the first time in such detail, described the hatred and psychological pressure he faced after filing a complaint against Giorgos Mazonakis. He stated that he was surprised by the harshness of the reactions, which extended to his family, with threats and ill wishes. He described incidents of harassment and fear for his physical safety, while claiming that he was not the only victim of Giorgos Mazonakis. Papadopoulos accused Mazonakis of not realizing the seriousness of his actions and that there were others who faced similar problems and were removed from his circle.