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Sifis Valyrakis family appeals acquittal of fishermen
The family of former PASOK minister Sifis Valyrakis is appealing the acquittal of two fishermen by the Mixed Jury Court of Athens. Legal representative Zoi Konstantopoulou announced that a formal request for an appeal will be submitted to the Athens Prosecutor of Appeals on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Konstantopoulou stated that the legal team maintains the conviction that the defendants are guilty, a position supported by the presiding prosecutor's minority opinion. The defense argues that the acquittal is inconsistent with the extensive evidence presented during the year-long trial.
Additionally, the legal team criticized the Union of Greek Prosecutors for an announcement made on October 9, 2026. Konstantopoulou characterized the union's statement as an “unacceptable intervention” that attempts to prevent the exercise of an appeal and reframe the case.
Entities
Athens Bar Association · Mixed Jury Court of Athens · Sifis Valyrakis · Union of Greek Prosecutors · Zoi Konstantopoulou
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The legal team described the Union of Greek Prosecutors' announcement as an 'unacceptable intervention'. www.dimokratia.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The appeal request will be submitted to the Athens Prosecutor of Appeals on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 12:30. www.dimokratia.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The family of Sifis Valyrakis is filing an appeal against the acquittal of two fishermen. www.dimokratia.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The legal team scheduled a press conference at the Athens Bar Association for 16:00 on October 13, 2026. www.dimokratia.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr
- [DISPUTED] The presiding prosecutor expressed a minority opinion supporting the guilt of the defendants. www.dimokratia.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Union of Greek Prosecutors issued an announcement on the evening of Friday, October 9, 2026. www.dimokratia.gr · www.tromaktiko.gr · www.reporter.gr