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Court Proceedings in the Thanasis Nikolaou Case

September 29, 2026

The five defendants in the case of Thanasis Nikolaou deny the charges brought against them. During the proceedings, the court rejected a preliminary motion concerning the acceptance of the indictment. Christakis Kapiliotis requested a special plea, arguing that the charges relate to disciplinary misconduct rather than criminal offenses. Thanasis's mother stated that the family continues to seek justice. Today marks the 21st anniversary of his death.