After a deliberation that lasted nearly 3 hours, the judges and jurors ruled by a majority that the jeweler and broker should be convicted of the felony of causing fatal bodily injury through negligence in 10 years in prison, each.
The court found the four police officers who participated in the arrest of Zak Kostopoulos—shortly before he drew his last breath—not guilty of the same offense. It is noteworthy, however, that this decision was reached by a narrow majority (4-3), as the presiding judge and two jurors were of the opinion that they should be convicted of the offense of causing grievous bodily harm.
Tension arose both inside and outside the courtroom following the announcement of the verdict.
Phrases such as «shame, losers»while the the Kostopoulos family and the Magda Fyssa They reacted strongly to the decision.
The court is expected to rule on mitigating factors and on the sentences.
