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Crete Road Rage Ends in Court Case
A road rage incident in Crete, Greece, between local shepherds and German tourists led to a court case with a guilty verdict and appeal.
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Greece
European UnionGreeceTourismAccidentCourt CaseRoad Rage
Supreme Court Prosecutor's OfficeMixed Jury Court Of Chania
41-Year-Old DriverPassengerGerman Family
- What was the outcome of the court case?
- The court sentenced the main defendant to 5.5 years in prison, convertible to a daily fine, and the German family appealed the acquittal of the other defendant.
- What were the main charges against the defendants?
- The 41-year-old driver of the agricultural vehicle was found guilty of attempted grievous bodily harm and dangerous driving, while his passenger was acquitted.
- What was the initial cause of the incident in Crete?
- A road rage incident in Crete, Greece, between two local shepherds and a German tourist family escalated into a high-speed chase and ramming incident.
- What happened after the near miss between the vehicles?
- The incident involved a near miss between the vehicles, followed by allegations of assault, threats, and a chase captured on security cameras.
- Why did this event attract significant media attention?
- The case drew significant media attention due to its potential to damage Crete's image as a tourist destination and involved an intervention by the Supreme Court prosecutor's office.