After several adjournments, the trial of a police officer tied to the 2018 Lefkimmi demonstrations ended yesterday (7 October 2025) at the Corfu courthouse. The case centered on injuries two citizens say they suffered during protests against the Mesarachia landfill in Lefkimmi.
Local outlets report the court found the officer guilty of bodily harm against K. Aspiotis and handed down a 10-month prison sentence, suspended for three years. On a second, identical charge involving Sp. Myrillas, the court acquitted him after expressing doubts about the evidence. During the 2018 events, he was the commanding officer on site.
What are the consequences of the decision?
The suspension means he will not serve time as long as he follows the conditions set for the three-year period. This mixed result (a conviction in one case and an acquittal in another) shows how the court weighed the evidence count by count. The ruling offers some legal closure on one thread of cases from the Lefkimmi protests, a topic that still stirs local feelings.
Who took part in the hearing?
The civil claimants were represented by M. Giannakopoulos, an associate of Zoe Konstantopoulou. Her office is handling the case; she did not travel to Corfu for the hearing because of developments in the separate Tempi case, the same report said.
How did the court explain its ruling?
The source does not include the court’s detailed reasoning or the full text of the judgment. Further legal explanations, such as how the evidence was weighed, were not available at publication and may appear once the written decision is released.
What requires verification?
- The officer’s name and exact rank do not appear in the source.
- The source does not say if anyone plans to appeal.
- No information was given on possible internal disciplinary action.
What does this mean for the city?
The verdict draws fresh attention to the 2018 Lefkimmi protests over the Mesarachia landfill, an issue that has shaped local debate on waste management and policing in southern Corfu. The court’s decision speaks to individual criminal liability in specific incidents, but wider conversations about public order and residents’ concerns are likely to continue.
Where to find more information?
Local outlets, including Corfu TV, covered the case. For the written judgment, check official court communications when they are released, and watch updates from local authorities on any next steps.
How did local authorities respond?
The source did not include official reactions from municipal or police authorities at the time of reporting. We will update this story if statements are issued or the court releases new information.
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