Appeals court trial of Stathis Panagiotopoulos in revenge porn case

The appeals trial of former television presenter Stathis Panagiotopoulos began on November 3, 2026, at the Thessaloniki Court of Justice. The proceedings concern the unauthorized distribution of intimate content involving his former partner. During the hearings on November 4, the complainant and the defendant’s brother provided testimonies, with the latter claiming that the accused had no intention to cause harm to the victim.

In February 2022, the Three-Member Misdemeanor Court of Thessaloniki found Panagiotopoulos guilty of sharing private materials without consent, sentencing him to five years in prison suspended for three years and imposing a 10,000 euro fine. The current appellate proceedings are a continuation of these initial legal actions. The court has adjourned the trial, with the next session scheduled for December 8, 2026.

This case has sparked significant public and legal discourse in Greece regarding digital privacy and the consequences of online sexual abuse. The victim has recently shared details regarding the traumatic impact of the unauthorized content distribution, emphasizing the severe nature of the digital offense as the judicial review of the case continues.