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Greece: Special Court members selected for Tempi trial
The Greek Parliament has conducted a lottery to select the members of a Special Court to oversee the trial of former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos. The proceedings concern the handling of the scene following the February 2023 Tempi railway collision, specifically allegations regarding the alteration of the site, often referred to as the “bazoma” case.
The court will consist of 13 regular members and 6 substitute members, drawn from the Supreme Court (Areopagus) and the Council of State. Georgios Papageorgiou, a Supreme Court judge, is set to preside over the court, while Anna Kalouta will serve as the prosecutor.
In addition to Triantopoulos, four other individuals holding official positions at the time of the accident have been referred to the court as accomplices. These include the former Regional Governor of Thessaly, Kostas Agorastos, as well as the former General Secretary of Civil Protection, Vasilis Papageorgiou, the head of the Hellenic Police at the scene, Agapios Charakopoulos, and the head of the Fire Service, Evangelos Falaras.
The trial is expected to commence within 40 to 60 days after the President of the Special Court receives the official parliamentary minutes.
Entities
Christos Triantopoulos · Council of State · Greek Parliament · Kostas Agorastos · Supreme Court of Greece · Tempi
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- [● 15 SOURCES] A prosecutor and a substitute prosecutor were also selected through the lottery. www.larissapress.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · lawandorder.gr · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The court includes seven members from the Supreme Court and six from the Council of State. www.larissapress.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · lawandorder.gr · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Christos Triantopoulos was referred to the court for breach of duty regarding the Tempi railway collision. www.efsyn.gr · odelalis.gr · lawandorder.gr · www.reader.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Members were selected via lottery before the Plenary of the Parliament. www.larissapress.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · lawandorder.gr · +9 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] The Special Court for Christos Triantopoulos consists of 13 regular members and 6 substitute members. www.larissapress.gr · www.efsyn.gr · www.naftemporiki.gr · odelalis.gr · lawandorder.gr · +9 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The trial is expected to begin within 40 to 60 days after the President of the Special Court receives the parliamentary minutes. odelalis.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Four other individuals, including the former Regional Governor of Thessaly, have been referred to the court as accomplices. odelalis.gr · www.newsbomb.gr