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Vassilis Magos police torture trial verdict

Overview

Legal proceedings regarding the death of Vassilis Magos, who died following an incident on June 14, 2020, have reached a verdict. The case involved allegations of torture, dangerous bodily harm, unlawful detention, and unlawful exposure to danger during a solidarity gathering in Volos. During the trial, the prosecutor at the Mixed Jury Court of Karditsa proposed that all six accused officers be found guilty of torture, noting they failed to provide medical assistance despite Magos having six broken ribs and liver injuries. The prosecutor also recommended convictions for dangerous physical injury and endangering life, while suggesting acquittal on the charge of unlawful detention, as responsibility for that matter lay with the duty officer. In a final ruling, the Mixed Jury Court of Karditsa convicted five out of the six accused police officers for the torture of Magos. The court ruled that the officers were guilty of dangerous bodily harm regarding actions taken within the Volos Police Department. Regarding the transport of Magos in a police vehicle, the court downgraded the charge to simple bodily harm and insult to human dignity, though the defendants remained unpunished for these specific counts as a formal indictment was not submitted. The court imposed a combined sentence of six years of imprisonment and ten months of incarceration for the convicted officers. While the judges recognized the mitigating factor of previous good character, they rejected requests for mitigation based on good behavior following the acts. The defendants have filed an appeal, which has been granted a suspensive effect, allowing them to remain free pending the appellate court's decision. Each defendant was also ordered to pay 2,500 euros in legal costs. Following the verdict, Giannis Magos, the father of the deceased, stated on social media that his son is being “vindicated by history.”

Entities

Magnesia Police Directorate · Volos · Greece · Vassilis Magos · Mixed Jury Court of Karditsa

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 16 SOURCES] The prosecutor recommended all six officers be found guilty of endangering Magos.
[● 3 SOURCES] The prosecutor of the Mixed Jury Court of Karditsa proposed the conviction of six police officers for torture.
[● 3 SOURCES] The prosecutor proposed convictions for dangerous physical injury.
[● 19 SOURCES] The autopsy attributed the death of Vasilis Magos to acute pulmonary edema.
[● 16 SOURCES] Five out of six accused police officers were found guilty of torturing Vasilis Magos.
[● 15 SOURCES] The court found the officers guilty of dangerous bodily harm for actions committed within the police service.
[● 14 SOURCES] Giannis Magos stated that his son is being vindicated by history.
[● 6 SOURCES] The charge of torture during transport in a police vehicle was downgraded to simple bodily harm and insult to human dignity.
[● 5 SOURCES] The defendants were not punished for the downgraded charges because a required indictment was not submitted.
[● 3 SOURCES] The prosecutor proposed convictions for endangering life due to the failure to provide medical assistance.
[● 3 SOURCES] The prosecutor recommended acquittal for the charge of illegal detention.
[● 3 SOURCES] The incidents occurred on June 14, 2020, in Volos.

Timeline

10 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 20 sources
Five police officers convicted in Vasilis Magos torture case
Five police officers were convicted by a Greek court for the torture of Vasilis Magos. They received a combined sentence of six years and ten months but remain free pending appeal.
13 days ago

[CRIME] 6 sources
Greece prosecutor seeks conviction of six officers in Vassilis Magos torture case
A Greek prosecutor has requested the conviction of six police officers for the torture and endangerment of Vassilis Magos during his detention in 2020.
28 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Police officers testify in Maggos torture trial
Six Greek police officers testified in court, denying allegations of torture and bodily harm against Vasilis Maggos during an incident in Volos.

Sources

athina984.gr · bizznews.gr · e-radio.gr · efsyn.gr · enikos.gr · ethnos.gr · fonimaleviziou.gr · ieidiseis.gr · lesvosnews.net · lifo.gr · makthes.gr · maps.in.gr · naftemporiki.gr · novasports.gr · parallaximag.gr · proson.gr · protothema.gr · reader.gr · tanea.gr · thefaq.gr · thenewspaper.gr · thepressroom.gr · tovima.gr · tvxs.gr · vathikokkino.gr

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