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Greek politician sues rivals he attacked
Spokesman for far-right Golden Dawn party files court action against leftist opponents after televised incident.
Last Modified: 11 Jun 2012 21:02

A Greek far-right member of parliament is pressing criminal charges against two women he attacked on live television.

After throwing a glass of water at one left-wing rival, Ilias Kasidarias, spokesman for the far-right Golden Dawn party, lashed out at another.

Kasidarias says he was provoked.

Al Jazeera's Charlie Angela reports.

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