Prosecutor proposes rejection of all mitigating circumstances for Golden Dawn defendants

The prosecutor at the Five-Member Court of Appeals for Felonies has formally proposed the rejection of all mitigating circumstances requested by the defendants in the Golden Dawn trial. The prosecutor argued that a clean criminal record does not automatically equate to a lawful life, as many criminal acts remain undetected. She emphasized that the defendants showed a propensity for antisocial behavior and committed acts with clear racist motives within the context of a criminal organization. Regarding the request for mitigating circumstances based on subsequent good behavior in prison, the prosecutor stated that simple compliance with prison rules or routine family assistance does not demonstrate genuine character reform. Furthermore, she noted that the defendants maintained a rigid defense strategy, consistently alleging political persecution to obscure the facts of the case. The court is now evaluating these arguments before reaching a final decision on sentencing. This stage follows the conviction of the party leadership and members for operating a criminal organization.