Today, the criminal case against me is due before a court on Rhodes.
I deny the charges.
For almost nine years, my work with Aegean Boat Report has been to document what happens at Europe’s borders — arrivals, people in distress, disappearances, pushbacks and human-rights violations.
In March, I was arrested at my home in Norway under a European Arrest Warrant issued by Greece.
Greece asked Norway to surrender me.
Norway refused.
But the prosecution continued.
Today, that case reaches a courtroom on Rhodes.
I will be in Norway. My Greek lawyer will be in court representing me.
I will not speculate about what happens in the courtroom today. I will speak about developments only when the facts have been confirmed by my lawyer.
For almost nine years, I have documented what happens at Europe’s borders.
Today, Greece puts the witness on trial.
Whatever happens, Aegean Boat Report’s work continues.
Tommy Olsen
Founder, Aegean Boat Report
Defending myself in Greece costs money. If you want to help, you can support my legal defence here:
