The decision was announced by the chairman of the court Joanna Klapa. Businessman Christos Kalogritsas was also unanimously found guilty.who was tried as an accomplice of a former minister on charges of dereliction of duty.

In the case of Christos Kalogritsa, the court recognized the concessional measures envisaged by the president.

The decision is irrevocable and cannot be appealed.

Proposal of the Prosecution by Sentence

The deputy prosecutor, Mr. Asprogerakas, is present at the trial, as the staff prosecutor, Ms. Olga Smyrlis, was ill.

The court adjourned to make a final decision.

Pope’s statement

As he said:

“The defense of Nikos Pappas does not require recognition of extenuating circumstances. And this is because the filing of a petition means an indirect recognition of the legal and material correctness of the conviction, and subsequently the guilt of the applicant for mitigation. Nikos Pappas is not and does not feel guilty of a breach of duty, but on the contrary, he firmly believes that he has fulfilled his duty in full for the benefit of the Greek state and the free information of citizens.”

He asked for mitigating circumstances of cohabitation, indiscreet reasons, as well as recognition of his assistance in the case, for his part, Christos Kalogritsas.