Greece: Tae Kwon Do coach sentenced to 50 years in prison for raping underage athletes

To the 45-year-old defendant, who was convicted of four counts of rape

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The Tae Kwon Do coach, who was accused of raping four of his underage athletes in Ilioupoli, was dealt a heavy blow by the Justice Department.

In particular, the Joint Jury decided on Wednesday (31/7) the guilt of the 45-year-old defendant, who was sentenced at first instance to 50 years in prison and a fine of 15.000 euros for four rapes, four acts of lewdness, one attempted lewdness and trafficking and possession of pornographic material.

No mitigating circumstances were recognized for the coach, while the defense of the girls was undertaken by the law office of Mr. Antonis Pepelasis.