Actor Petros Filippidis appeals conviction at the Supreme Court

On September 16, 2026, Greek actor and director Petros Filippidis appeared before the Supreme Court of Greece to initiate the cassation process against his previous criminal conviction. He was accompanied by his wife, Elpida Ninou, who has remained a consistent source of support throughout his ongoing legal challenges.

The current proceedings concern an appeal against the decision of the Athens Mixed Jury Court of Appeal, which had previously found Filippidis unanimously guilty of two counts of attempted rape. The appellate court’s earlier ruling notably did not grant the defendant any mitigating circumstances. By seeking a cassation at the Supreme Court, Filippidis is requesting a legal review of the conviction to determine if the previous verdict will stand.

Filippidis’s legal journey has been a high-profile case within the Greek judicial system, characterized by intense public and media scrutiny. The outcome of this Supreme Court filing will determine the future status of his conviction and potential finalization of the legal process.