Greek right-wing extremist who slapped woman sues

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The spokesman of Greece's extreme-right Golden Dawn party, who caused uproar last week by hitting one politician and throwing a glass of water over another during a live TV news program, is suing the two candidates and the television channel that hosted the show.

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The Greek extreme-right party spokesman who caused an uproar last week by slapping one female politician on live TV and throwing a glass of water on another has sued the two women as well as the television channel that hosted the news show.

The move Monday by Ilias Kasidiaris, the 31-year-old spokesman for the extremist Golden Dawn party, is the latest twist in a bizarre political saga. Kasidiaris himself avoided an arrest warrant for the confrontation last Thursday, resurfacing late Sunday after the warrant had expired.

Kasidiris appeared at an Athens court Monday, flanked by other party members, to submit lawsuits against Communist Party candidate Liana Kanelli and Syriza party member Rena Dourou on charges of alleged unprovoked insults and against Antenna television for alleged illegal detention.

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June 11, 2012

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1. Philip Vorgias wrote on June 11, 2012 10:30 AM	This brainless ape slaps a woman on TV and then sues her. They should throw his butt in jail for abject stupidity.

2. Niko Seretis wrote on June 11, 2012 12:36 PM	I think the stupid Greek law is that he needed to be charged withing 48 hours. After that they can't touch him. He is telling the Greek people that she was sent there to instigate him and forcing his hand so its her fault. The Greeks are buying it! What a shocker!!
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