Eight sentenced in 2020 death of Bulgarian football fan in Thessaloniki

The Appeals Court in Thessaloniki has closed the case surrounding the death of 28-year-old Bulgarian football fan Tosko Bozadzhiyski, who fell victim to a violent fan-related incident five years ago near the Thessaloniki Concert Hall.

The court found all eight defendants guilty after a prolonged trial, issuing sentences ranging from 1.5 to 4 years, which were lower than those handed down by the initial court. The 31-year-old driver of the vehicle was sentenced to four years in prison for manslaughter by conscious negligence, a charge downgraded from the felony of manslaughter with possible intent. Her then-partner, 53, received a sentence for assault and disturbing the peace. Both were ordered to serve the remainder of their sentences in prison.

Six other defendants faced charges for their involvement in the assault, accused of being directed by the primary defendants...