# Petros Filippidis legal proceedings in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/petros-filippidis-legal-proceedings-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-10-27T09:28:34.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

Actor Petros Filippidis is involved in ongoing legal proceedings regarding a lawsuit for false accusation and perjury. The case stems from an initial accusation of rape against Filippidis; while he was previously convicted in a second-instance ruling for two attempted rapes, he was acquitted of the original rape charges due to reasonable doubt.

During court hearings, tensions escalated when Filippidis engaged in a verbal confrontation with witness and Member of Parliament Spyros Bimbilas, calling him a ‘buffoon’ and a ‘fool.’ The presiding judge temporarily suspended proceedings to restore order following the outburst.

In the current phase of the lawsuit, Filippidis’s legal team has requested the conviction of the woman who accused him, arguing the charges were false. However, the prosecutor has recommended her acquittal, citing insufficient evidence of malicious intent. The defense has indicated plans to appeal to the Supreme Court if the woman is acquitted.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Petros Filippidis seeks conviction in false accusation lawsuit

Actor Petros Filippidis is awaiting a court verdict on his lawsuit for false accusation against his original accuser.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petros-filippidis-seeks-conviction-in-false-accusation-lawsuit

### 2026-10-20: Petros Filippidis and Spyros Bimbilas clash in court

Actor Petros Filippidis verbally attacked Spyros Bimbilas during a court hearing, leading to a temporary suspension of proceedings.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/petros-filippidis-clashes-with-witness-in-courtroom-confrontation

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