Greece seeks criminal charges for 9 far-right MPs

Published February 20, 2014 11:42am ET



ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek judges have asked Parliament to allow the prosecution of another nine lawmakers from the Nazi-inspired Golden Dawn party, which is being investigated for alleged criminal activities.

Approval of the request would mean that all 18 of the party’s lawmakers face charges of running a criminal group. Greek Parliamentarians enjoy immunity from prosecution, which can only be lifted by a parliamentary vote.

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