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Felony Charges Sought for Hellenic Train Officials in Trial

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Victims' relatives requested harsher felony charges against Hellenic Train executives.
The lawyer claimed the defendants displayed criminal negligence regarding safety issues.
A proposal from the prosecutor is expected on June 30 regarding the charges.
The trial focuses on the responsibility for the 2023 train crash in Greece.

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In the ongoing trial related to the 2023 train crash in central Greece, victims’ relatives have called for the escalation of charges against key Hellenic Train officials from misdemeanors to felonies. These demands were articulated by lawyer Damianos Balasoulis, who argued that former senior executives, including the CEO and technical director, exhibited "criminal negligence" regarding known safety lapses.

The plea for enhanced charges reflects the desire for accountability amid claims that the accused were aware of significant safety deficiencies yet failed to act. Balasoulis urged the court to consider charges of intentional homicide rather than simple negligence for up to 35 of the 36 defendants. The prosecution's recommendations on this matter are anticipated to be presented on June 30, 2026, which could potentially alter the judicial proceedings by shifting jurisdiction based on the new allegations.

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