Monday, 30 March 2009

Greek Jews 'Shocked' After Holocaust Denier is Acquitted by Athens Appeals Court

'The Greek Jewish community said Friday it was "shocked" after neo-Nazi militant Kostas Plevris, who wrote a book denying the Holocaust and containing offensive references to Jews,  was acquitted by an Appeals court in Athens. Plevris was found not guilty of "incitement to racial hatred and violence against the Jews" by the 5-member court.

In a reaction, the Central Board of Jewish Communities in Greece (KIS) expressed its "disappointment and amazement" at the decision of the Athens court.'

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