Critical Condition for Abused Toddler in Heraklion

The news in Greek

1. κρίσιμος
   σε επικίνδυνη ή σημαντική κατάσταση ↩︎
2. εντατική (f.)
   μονάδα στο νοσοκομείο για σοβαρά περιστατικά ↩︎
3. κακοποίηση (f.)
   κακή και επιβλαβής μεταχείριση ↩︎
4. σύντροφος (m.)
   κάποιος με τον οποίο έχεις σχέση ή συμβίωση ↩︎
5. απόπειρα (f.)
   προσπάθεια να γίνει κάτι ↩︎
6. δολοφονία (f.)
   εκ προθέσεως αφαίρεση ζωής κάποιου ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: What is the name of the young boy who is in critical condition?

Question: Who are accused of attempting to murder the boy?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
κρίσιμος	critical
εντατική (f.)	intensive care unit
κακοποίηση (f.)	abuse
σύντροφος (m.)	partner
απόπειρα (f.)	attempt
δολοφονία (f.)	murder

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The boy was admitted to the hospital in a coma, presenting with serious cranial injuries and multiple bruises and scratches. Doctors identified significant subdural haemorrhaging, necessitating immediate surgery. He remains in a critical state, with his condition closely monitored.

Reports revealed that the child endured horrific mistreatment over time, confirmed by both fresh and older injuries. Among the injuries were cigarette burns, particularly on sensitive areas of his body, and severe trauma to his head and limbs.

Graphic evidence of the abuse was discovered on the male suspect’s mobile phone, showing the toddler being tortured. The imagery reportedly moved police officers to tears, illustrating the brutality of the acts.

The suspects have each placed blame on the other. The mother claimed that the child accidentally burned himself on cigarettes, while her partner videoed the abuse to allegedly protect himself from police accusations, attempting to portray the mother as the sole perpetrator.

This case has stirred intense public outrage across Greece. Residents of Heraklion voiced their anger outside the courthouse, demanding severe penalization. The situation escalated with derogatory graffiti painted on the suspect’s car by unknown locals, reflecting the community’s vehement response.

The legal proceedings have also seen a development with the defence attorney of the male suspect choosing to resign, citing personal ethical conflicts with the nature of the case.

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