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Trial of defendant who posted court proceedings on social media

May 14, 2025

A 51-year-old defendant in Cyprus recorded and posted the court proceedings against him on social media without permission from those present. Authorities discovered that he was the owner of the account that posted the material after conducting an investigation. The defendant did not show up for the new trial, leading to a warrant for his arrest. He faces a total of six charges, including conspiracy to commit a misdemeanour and contempt of court.