1/. In 2018, Zak Kostopoulos - a queer activist & human rights defender - was brutally beaten up by 2 men in central Athens
Footage shows 4 policemen violently attempting to arrest Zak while he lay dying on the ground
Today is the last day of the trial
amnesty.org/en/latest/camp…
Footage shows 4 policemen violently attempting to arrest Zak while he lay dying on the ground
Today is the last day of the trial
amnesty.org/en/latest/camp…
2/. More than three years after #ZakKostopoulos was kicked to death in broad daylight in the middle of Athens, today’s decision will have widespread implications which go far beyond the #LGBTIQ community.
@AmnestyGreece are in court ahead of the verdict. theguardian.com/world/2020/dec…
@AmnestyGreece are in court ahead of the verdict. theguardian.com/world/2020/dec…
3/, "Justice in Greece isn't blind. But they must think that we are" (Zak Kostopoulos)
“There's a picture of Zak with open arms & a sign in front of his chest that read 'free hugs'. That’s who Zak was. He had a big heart, a big embrace that fit everyone & everything” (Zak's mum)
“There's a picture of Zak with open arms & a sign in front of his chest that read 'free hugs'. That’s who Zak was. He had a big heart, a big embrace that fit everyone & everything” (Zak's mum)
4/. #BREAKING: The verdict in the trial in against those accused of killing LGBT-rights activist, Zak Kostopoulos, in 2018 has just been handed down
The 2 shopkeepers found guilty
The 6 police officersfound not guilty
@AmnestyGreece statement to follow shortly #ZakKostopoulos
The 2 shopkeepers found guilty
The 6 police officersfound not guilty
@AmnestyGreece statement to follow shortly #ZakKostopoulos
5/. “It beggars belief that despite footage showing police using unnecessary force to arrest Zak while he lay dying on the ground, no officer has yet to be held to account. This is yet another example in Greece where victims are left without justice” amnesty.org/en/latest/news…
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