The police officer of the DIAS team accused of shooting the 16-year-old Roma during a chase in Diavata at dawn last Monday will appear before the first regular investigating magistrate of Thessaloniki in order to apologize today.
The accused policeman has been prosecuted[/B] by District Prosecutor Kyriaki Kliaba for attempted manslaughter with possible malice (felony) and execution of an illegal stun or incapacitating shot (misdemeanor).
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He will appear before the investigator with a basic defense that he fired under conditions of lawful defense because of the danger to his colleagues ahead of him. Characteristic of his attitude is what he allegedly said in his pre-trial testimony: "I aimed as low as I could and in no case towards the driver's or passenger's side", he said.
Ahead of the police officer's plea, Roma are planning a protest rally outside the courts of Thessaloniki, while members of the anti-authoritarian movement have also called for a rally.
To avoid tensions and incidents the police are planning reinforced measures in the area. The 26th October Street, in front of the courthouse, will remain closed to vehicles until the afternoon.
Source: CNN Greece
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