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Greek theater director given time to respond to rape charges Follow Us Question of the Day     A plain clothed policeman escorts handcuffed actor and director Dimitris Lignadis, as he leaves a magistrate’s office in Athens, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021. Lignadis appeared at a court hearing on Sunday and was given until Wednesday to respond to charges ... more > By DEMETRIS NELLAS - Associated Press - Sunday, February 21, 2021 ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Prominent Greek actor-director Dimitris ...

Dimitris Lignadis resigned on February 6 citing a "toxic climate of rumours, innuendo and leaks" Athens, Greece: The former artistic director of Greece's national theatre was arrested on Saturday over allegations of rape against minors, amid a belated #MeToo awakening. Dimitris Lignadis, a renowned actor and director, faces accusations of serial rape and indecent assault, according to an arrest warrant. Lignadis, 56, resigned on February 6 citing a "toxic climate of rumours, innuendo and leaks". He is at the centre of numerous allegations of sexual abuse of minors, according to Greek media. ...

Greek theater director given time to respond to rape charges | 2021/02/21

Greek police on Saturday detained a prominent theater director on charges of rape, the latest twist in the unfolding "MeToo" saga shaking the country's arts establishment.

Greek ex-theater chief accused of rape ARRESTED: A complaint was filed against Dimitris Lignadis for the alleged rape in 2010 of a 14-year-old boy, who is the second person to have accused him of rape AFP, ATHENS The former artistic director of the National Theatre of Greece was on Saturday arrested over allegations of rape against minors, amid a belated #MeToo awakening. Dimitris Lignadis, a renowned actor and director, faces accusations of serial rape and indecent assault, an arrest warrant said. Lignadis, 56, resigned on Feb. 6 citing a “toxic...