DEFENCE EXCERPTTS FROM Nikos Maziotis, Panayiota “Pola” Roupa and Kostas Gournas, in the case of the Revolutionary Struggle.

–          Nikos Maziotis;

Responding to the question “Do you accept or deny the charges?

“I am a revolutionary, and i am fighting an unjust, criminal regime known as the State and capitalism. If anyone should make a plea in defence, it is not me but those who are accusing me: the police and judges who serve the rich. I, for my part, am in the right, and I will not apologize for myself”.

–          Panayiota “Pola” Roupa;

Responding to the same question:

“I ama revolutionary, and I do not recognize your proceedings. The criminals and terrorists are you and the system you serve: the State and capitalism.”

–          Kostas Gournas;

The prosecutor: “What do you say in your defence? Do you accept or deny the charges?”

“I am not going to answer. I do not recognize these proceedings. Since the age of 20, I have been a worker and have taken part in the social and class struggle in Greece. I am against the regime, the political system, and the economic system. Iam not a terrorist. Terrorists are the ones on the 12th floor of the police headquarters who gave me a beating and threatened to kill my children.”

 

 

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