Clarifications on reports that reported that the Babis Anagnostopoulos He will appeal the decision of the Court of Appeal on the murder of his wife, Carolin Krauts, in Glyka Nera (May 11, 2021), his lawyer, Alexandros Papaioannidis, gave.
In a statement on Wednesday (01.10.2025), the defense lawyer stressed that his client has no right to submit an appeal at this stage. As he explained, the decision of the Court of Appeal, which maintained the lifelong sentence for the murder of the young mother, has not yet been cleared and therefore it is not legally possible to have an appeal.
The case of Carolin Crash’s assassination had shocked public opinion, with Anagnostopoulos confessing the crime after initial false testimonies. The Court of Appeal ratified the first -instance ruling, imposing a 35 -year sentence of life imprisonment.
Alexandros Papaioannidou and Associates Law Office
Press release
Regarding reports that my client Babis Anagnostopoulos will appeal in order for his case to be tried again, it is advisable to clarify important evidence of the restoration of truth.
Babis Anagnostopoulos cannot appeal as the decision of the Court of Appeal has not yet been cleared. So at this stage he has no right to do so.
The choice belongs exclusively to him and we as his legal representatives will move on the basis of his own orders.
Appeal to the Supreme Court through appeal is the right of any convict and concerns
Exclusively legal issues and not issues of substance.
Under no circumstances are new elements and above all, the client is the one who only signs.
With appreciation and respect Alexandros I. Papaioannidis ยป
It is recalled that the Court of Appeal, by its decision on the penalties, retained the first -instance penalties imposed on the Babi Anagnostopoulos. Thus the defendant was again sentenced to life in prison plus a temporary sentence of 11 years and 6 months and a total fine of 21,000 euros.