🔴 A group of volunteers on trial for rescuing desperate migrants as they reached Greek shores celebrated a small “hollow” victory after part of the landmark case broke down in court
and Seán Binder, who were both held in detention for more than 100 days in 2018 as Greek authorities investigated their case.
He added: “But now at least we get a chance to organise for the felonies which will happen sometime in the future.” During their second attempt to reach Europe, they got on board a dinghy with 18 others, which began to fill with water. Sarah later returned to Lesbos to volunteer with other asylum seekers, leading to her arrest in 2018. Her sister competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the Refugee Team.The midemeanour charges were dropped on the recommendation of the prosecutors at Mytilene Court. It heard the indictment was not translated for foreign nationals, jeopardising their right to a fair trial.
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