Journalist and website owner Dimitris Maredis was found guilty of attempted blackmail against New Democracy MP Zetta Makri, according to gegonota.news. According to the same report, however, he is expected to appeal the decision. His lawyers requested that the court take into account his previous honest life and the fact that he is the father of an infant when determining the sentence. The court adjourned to decide on the request for recognition of mitigating circumstances.
Earlier, in her address, the prosecutor emphasized that Zetta Makri’s claims that there were negative publications against her from autumn 2024 are confirmed through messages and the pressure for financial support. Additionally, gegonota.news reported that the defendant’s claim that the publications are journalistic texts with commentary content has no basis.
“It was not the product of a legitimate transaction”
According to the same report, regarding the invoice that the defendant issued to Zetta Makri for the 5,000 euros paid in advance at the time of the transaction, the prosecutor ruled that it was not the product of a legitimate transaction and was issued so that the defendant could give it a veneer of legality.
“In conclusion, step by step it is proven that the act of blackmail is being carried out. He accepts the money while knowing it belongs to her. Given these facts, the proposal is convicting and I recommend his guilt for the completed distinguished form of blackmail,” the prosecutor noted.
