A court in Corfu closed the case on 7 October, finding a police officer guilty of causing bodily harm during the 2018 Lefkimmi protests over the Mesarachia landfill. The judge imposed a 10-month prison term, suspended for three years. The conviction concerns the injury of Κ. Ασπιώτη, while the officer was cleared on the similar allegation involving Σπ. Μυρίλλα because the court had reasonable doubts. This outcome came after several adjournments along the way.
- Sentence: 10 months in prison, suspended for three years.
- Conviction relates to: bodily harm against Κ. Ασπιώτη.
- Acquittal: the charge regarding Σπ. Μυρίλλα was dismissed due to insufficient certainty in the evidence.
- Context: the incidents happened during 2018 protests against operating the Mesarachia landfill in Lefkimmi.
- Representation: the complainants were represented by M. Giannakopoulos, an associate of Zoe Konstantopoulou; her office has taken on the case. Konstantopoulou did not travel to Corfu for the hearing because of developments in the Tempi case.
What do residents think?
The landfill dispute in Lefkimmi has stirred strong feelings for years. The source, though, does not include formal reactions from residents’ associations or community groups after the verdict. If official statements appear, we will update this report to include them.
Who participated in the hearing?
From the information available, the complainants were represented by attorney M. Giannakopoulos, connected with the office of Zoe Konstantopoulou. The source does not list the officer’s name, the judges on the panel, or the specific courtroom.
How did local authorities react?
At the time of publication, there was no official comment from the Hellenic Police in Corfu, municipal authorities, or the Decentralized Administration in the source. We will add any responses from authorities once they are issued.
Why was one charge dismissed?
The court acquitted the officer on the second count related to Σπ. Μυρίλλα because of doubts. In plain terms, the evidence did not reach the level required for a guilty verdict on that allegation. The full text of the ruling was not shared in the source, so the detailed legal reasoning is still to be confirmed.
What are the consequences of the decision?
A suspended sentence means the officer will not serve the 10-month term unless the court later revokes the suspension under set conditions. It is not stated whether either side plans to appeal. The outcome may shape ongoing public debate about policing at demonstrations and accountability for incidents tied to crowd control.
What changed since 2018?
The events at issue go back to the 2018 protests against the Mesarachia landfill’s operation in Lefkimmi. The source does not describe later administrative or environmental decisions about the site. Updates from the competent authorities would clarify the current status.
What does it mean for the city?
Corfu’s community is still trying to balance environmental concerns with public safety and civil liberties. The verdict addresses one person’s criminal responsibility in a past incident, but the bigger policy questions about how to handle protests and resolve waste-management disputes remain on the civic agenda.
Where to find more information?
This report is based on a local outlet’s bulletin published on 7 October 2025. Official court documents were not included with the source. Readers who want more detail should look for statements from the court, the parties’ legal representatives, and local authorities. We will update this article as verified information comes in.
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