Police officers testify in Maggos torture trial

Six officers from the Magnesia Police Directorate, including four from the OPKE unit and two from the Volos Security Sub-directorate, testified in court regarding allegations of torture against Vasilis Maggos. The legal proceedings also address charges of dangerous bodily harm, unlawful detention, and exposure.

The defendants denied all allegations of verbal abuse, physical assault, or torture during the transport of Maggos or while he was inside the police building. Regarding an incident outside the Volos courts, the officers testified that Maggos acted in a threatening manner with raised fists, necessitating a rapid response to secure him.

Some defendants pointed to procedural errors by authorities, such as the incorrect deployment of riot police and the failure to use the courthouse rear entrance for transport. While one defendant expressed regret over past mistakes, others maintained that the accusations are false and intended to damage the reputation of state officials.