Washington Condemns Release of November 17 Leader, Cites Murders of CIA Chief and U.S. Defense Attaché

The U.S. State Department called Alexandros Giotopoulos "a convicted murderer and terrorist" and expressed solidarity with victims' families after the Greek appeals court released the 82-year-old November 17 leader on medical grounds — a decision that has now drawn condemnation from Washington, Ankara and prominent Greek political figures within days of his release. "The United States stands in solidarity with the families and friends of the victims of the 17 November terrorist organization, ...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA