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Nestora on Arrests: Judges Must Impose Sentences Befitting Mother's Murderers
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Nestora on Arrests: Judges Must Impose Sentences Befitting Mother's Murderers

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Afroditi Nestora expressed satisfaction with the arrests made in connection with her mother's murder.
  • She hopes the investigation will identify all involved parties, whether perpetrators or accomplices.
  • Nestora emphasized that terrorism cannot be tolerated in a democratic society and urged judges to impose fitting sentences.

Afroditi Nestora, a political figure with New Democracy, has voiced her satisfaction following the arrest of three individuals suspected of murdering her mother and endangering others. She conveyed her gratitude to the Hellenic Police for their swift and coordinated actions that led to the arrests.

I want to express my satisfaction with the immediate arrest of the perpetrators who murdered my mother and endangered the lives of my father, our neighbors, and myself.

— Afroditi NestoraExpressing relief and gratitude following the arrests.

Nestora expressed hope that the investigation will continue thoroughly to ensure all those implicated, whether as direct perpetrators or accomplices, are brought to justice. "Terrorism cannot and must not ever be tolerated in a democratic society," she stated, emphasizing her belief in the rule of law.

I thank from the bottom of my heart the women and men of the Hellenic Police for their coordinated actions, which led to today's arrests, and of course the Prime Minister for his political will and zero tolerance for terrorism.

— Afroditi NestoraAcknowledging the efforts of law enforcement and political leadership.

She appealed to the judiciary, expressing her wish that the judges presiding over the case will uphold their duty and impose sentences that reflect the severity of the crime. "I wish and hope that the judges who will try them will rise to the height of their mission and impose the sentences that the murderers of my mother deserve," Nestora said.

I hope and trust that the investigation will continue in depth, so that all those involved in the case, whether as perpetrators or accomplices, are identified and held accountable before Justice.

— Afroditi NestoraStressing the need for a comprehensive investigation.

Nestora and her family desire a fair trial for the accused, despite the profound injustice of her mother's death. She explicitly stated that they do not wish for violence or destruction in Thessaloniki, distinguishing a rule of law from politically motivated violence. She also thanked the public for their support during her mother's funeral, acknowledging those who understand the pain of losing a parent to terrorism.

Terrorism cannot and must not ever be tolerated in a democratic society.

— Afroditi NestoraCondemning terrorism and affirming democratic values.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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