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Court Reserves Decision on Disclosure of Confidential Report in Teen Suicide Case

Published March 27, 2026, 17:20
Court Reserves Decision on Disclosure of Confidential Report in Teen Suicide Case

The trial concerning the suicide of 14-year-old Stylianos continued with a focus on the defense's request to disclose a 2020 report. The defense argues that the report is essential to the case and its non-disclosure violates the principle of equality of arms. The prosecution objects, claiming the document is internal communication covered by confidentiality. Furthermore, the defense challenges the continuation of the trial before examining the report, as one of its authors will testify as a prosecution witness. The Court has reserved its decision on the request, with a ruling expected on April 2, 2026. The case concerns Stylianos' death in 2019 and investigates potential responsibilities of the family and state services, given allegations of abuse and violence.