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Threats Against Life Alleged in Thanasis Case - Defense Claims Attempt to Mislead Court

Published March 13, 2026, 17:13
Threats Against Life Alleged in Thanasis Case - Defense Claims Attempt to Mislead Court

The judicial process concerning the Thanasis Nikolaou case continued with preliminary objections from the defense attorneys. During the hearing, lawyer Savvas Matsas reported threats against his life, submitting a relevant police document. The defense challenged the validity of the report, characterizing Mr. Matsas's move as an attempt to mislead the court and requesting an investigation for contempt. The new lawyer for the Nikolaou family, Christos Kliridis, suggested that the defendants should first be charged and respond before the preliminary objections are raised, while expressing his readiness to add witnesses to the indictment. The court insisted on the need to proceed with the process and rejected requests for adjournment. The defense was called upon to argue regarding the preliminary objections, which concern issues such as fair trial, non-disclosure of evidence, and the registration of the indictment by Savvas Matsas, who had served as an independent criminal investigator in the case. Due to the duration of the arguments, the case was adjourned to March 19th. The process was characterized by intense confrontations between the legal representatives of both sides, with challenges regarding the validity of the reports and procedural moves.