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Assassination of Michalis Kaltezas

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Michalis Kaltezas (Μιχάλης Καλτεζάς) (19 June 1970 - 17 November 1985) was a 15-year-old who was shot at the back of his head by a police officer during the annual 17 November protests.[1] The police officer was sentenced to two years imprisonment, but he appealed and was declared innocent.[2] Melistas defense lawyer was Alexandros Lykourezos; the plaintiff attorneys were Nikos Konstantopoulos and Fotis Kouvelis.[3]

Leftist terrorist organization 17 November attacked a police van to revenge the death of Kaltezas; the attack resulted in the death of a police officer.[4][5]

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