The Athens Mixed Circuit Court of Appeal today (15.07.2025) and after a long hearing, which began in November 2024, is expected to announce his verdict on his case, in addition to shocking unexpected. Petrou Filippides.
The popular actor and director, who has been a protagonist in television series and theatrical performances for decades, was at the heart of serious complaints for sexual violence, in a milestone for Greek #Metoo. Petros Filippides is being tried for 2 rape attempts, one in 2008 and one in 2014. The first complaint concerned an attempt to rape in 2010, in the dressing room of the Mousouris Theater.
According to what the complainant has described, he met with Petros Filippides for a professional debate about a role. There, according to her description, the accused locked the door and He tried to rape her, without finally completing the act.
The second attempt at rape was reportedly in 2014, in his car after a business appointment. The well -known actor allegedly attacked the complainant and attempted to forced into sexual intercourse. In the first instance, the well -known actor also faced the category of rape rape for which got rid of.
Petros Filippides denied the accusations from the first moment, referring to false, constructed allegations and targeting aimed at destroying his professional and personal status while arguing that any contacts he had with the complainants were consensual.
The sentence imposed on him, in the first instance, was 8 year oldwhile the request was accepted the appeal to have a suspensive force. So the accused remained free on restrictive conditions until the verdict is issued by the Court of Appeal.
The second -instance trial began in November 2024 at the Mixed Circuit Court of Appeal. A few weeks ago, The head of the headquarters, Andreas Karaflos, called for the complete acquittal of Petros Filippides. As he said, there was insufficient evidence to make his guilt beyond any reasonable doubt.
The final decision will be made today by the Mixed Circuit Court of Appeal.