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Greek far-right TV debate attacker blames victims
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Ilias Kasidiaris (2nd L), the spokesman for Greece's far-right party Golden Dawn, slaps Communist Party deputy Liana Kanelli...
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The Greek far-right politician who slapped a woman in the face and threw water in the face of another during a live TV election debate threatened to sue his victims on Saturday, after accusing them of provoking the attack.
Ilias Kasidiaris, spokesman for the Golden Dawn party, has been in hiding since Thursday when he assaulted the two left-wing politicians.
In a statement posted on Facebook on Saturday, he said he regretted becoming involved in an incident which could damage the party's image ahead of a June 17 general election but he blamed his adversaries for the attack.
"The events that took place on Thursday morning on 'Antenna TV' were staged with the sole aim of provoking an extreme reaction on my part," he wrote.
"I am sorry that without intending to, I got mixed up in a case that has confused public opinion and was aimed at hitting Golden Dawn," Kasidiaris added.
"I will go the prosecutor in person to sue those behind the illegal actions that have taken place in the last two days."
He provided no further details and no comment was available from Golden Dawn officials.
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What a pitiful allegation! Re
June 9, 2012 by Pnyx (Canada ), 49 weeks 3 days ago
Points: -1
What a pitiful allegation!
Re Kasidiari, if that is the case and you were provoked, as you claim, you must have the maturity of a scrambled egg! Good riddance!
Yeah, go to the Prosecutor's Office!
June 9, 2012 by Irlandos (United Kingdom ), 49 weeks 3 days ago
Points: 1
This reminds me of the old Greek saying: "Not only did they owe us money, they also stole our donkey!"
I hope when Kasidiaris shows up at the Prosecutor's Office to sue Mmes Dourou and Kanelli, the Prosecutor will take appropriate action and do all the "necessaries".
animals
June 9, 2012 by Midfield Maestro (United Kingdom ), 49 weeks 3 days ago
Points: 0
They are all as bad as eachother! This thug threw water at one politician before the woman tried to slap him in the face with the papers she was holding. He reacted by actually slapping her. They are both uncivilized animals!
shithole
June 21, 2012 by tieyetos (Canada ), 47 weeks 5 days ago
Points: 2
shithole of euro union