Family of slain journalist seeks reversal of ‘not-guilty’ verdict against suspected assassins

The family of Giorgos Karaivaz, the investigative journalist who was gunned down in an execution-style attack in April 2021 outside his Athens home, has taken recourse to the Supreme Court to challenge the acquittal of two brothers of the crime.

Legal representatives of the family met with Supreme Court prosecutor Giorgia Adeilini on Tuesday and filed a motion for the reversal, in which they argue that the first instance court failed to properly assess the evidence and witness testimony brought before it and to interpret and apply the legislation relevant to the case.

A mixed jury court in July ruled that there was insufficient evidence to convict the brothers, aged 49 and 41, of carrying out what is believed to have been a contract killing. The acquittal was decided by significant majorities of 5-2 and 6-1.

The family's decision to turn to Greece's highest...