Daily Archives: May 24th, 2009

#55, 19:07: Alexis’ murderer asks for bail

Mainstream media in Greece are reporting today that A. Kougias, the lawyer representing both murderer-cop Korkoneas and his fellow cop and accomplice present at Alexis’ assassination, has applied for bail for them both, pending their trial. Kougias has demanded that his application is considered within 10 days. Kougias is the lawyer who claimed Alexis’ death [...]

#54, 13:50: Nikos Kountardas is off thirst strike, continues hunger strike – realease decision expected Monday

Last night, Nikos Kountardas was informed that there will be a court date set for him – and so, it seems, he is ending his thirst strike. Nikos continues to be on hunger strike, demanding his immediate release. It now seems likely that his demand will be decided upon tomorrow (Monday, 25.5). There is a national [...]