Policeman jailed fordeath behind riots

A Greek policeman has been convicted of murdering a teenager whose death in Athens sparked riots in 2008.

In a 4-3 verdict a panel of judges and jurors found Epaminondas Korkoneas guilty of intentionally shooting Alexandros Grigoropoulos, 15.

He was jailed for life.

A second officer, Vassilis Saraliotis, was convicted of complicity and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Both are expected to appeal.

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