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Request to Upgrade Mazhonakis' Death Charge to Murder

September 11, 2026

The family of George Mazhonakis is requesting an upgrade of the charge from manslaughter to murder with intent following the findings of the forensic examination. The cause of Mazhonakis' death remains undetermined and is being attributed to medical malpractice. The family’s lawyer confirmed that there was no pre-existing heart condition and has called for the doctors to be charged with possible wrongdoing. Additionally, toxicological and histological test results are pending. The taxi driver who transported him to the clinic has been located for questioning.