Court Rejects Yiannis Giannakis' Request
November 15, 2024
The Court rejected Yiannis Giannakis' request for a trial within a trial, determining that the investigation had been compromised. His lawyer claimed that former Auditor General Odysseas Michailidis intervened, violating his client's rights. The Court's decision highlights the need to avoid pre-determined findings that affect witness credibility. Ultimately, the defense failed to persuade the Court.