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What was Papadopoulos' original sentence for his part in the crimes of the junta?

  • 10 years in prison

  • Life imprisonment

  • Death

  • Hard labour

Answer

Death was the initial sentence handed down to Papadopoulos for his role in the junta's crimes. He faced severe legal repercussions as the leader of the military dictatorship that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974. Although he later received a reduced sentence, Papadopoulos' involvement in the regime's oppressive actions led to significant consequences.
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