Nikos Vertis: Monkey vaccination trial in Israel

The famous folk singer, Nikos Vertis, is being tried on charges of vaccinating a “monkey” against the Corona virus in Israel.

Specifically, Mr. Vertis was arraigned in June, where he was tried on a charge Mass vaccinations against the Corona virus for 30 musicians from his band before they begin their concerts in Israel.

Nikos Vertis: What does he say about “monkey” vaccinations?

The singer's lawyer, Filipia Catsoni, spoke today to Alpha and the programme Super Katerina For the charges against its boss.

As the lawyer said, Mr. Vertes and his close associates are “victims” in this story. The lawyer added: “They had nothing to do with organizing the vaccination process carried out by an Israeli concert production company by entrusting their vaccination to a person who presented himself as a doctor they met for the first time on the day everyone was vaccinated.” He pointed out and added:

“A short time ago they lost close relatives due to the pandemic. Specifically, Mr. Vertes lost his first cousin and his uncle who was also the father of one of his partners. For this reason, his companions who did not travel with the others to the concert were also vaccinated, in addition to Mr. Vertis, his companions and the members of the orchestra.” who intended to travel to Israel, while their relatives were also vaccinated, just in order to protect everyone's health.”

File photo by Nikos Vertis/NDP

The lawyer also confirmed that the vaccination was optional and no one was forced to be vaccinated or participate in the ceremony. He stressed that “as soon as it became clear that they had been deceived, Mr. Vertis himself urged them to take legal action against each official, and thus all necessary measures were taken against the truly guilty person.”

He also confirmed that more than 30 people had been vaccinated and that only two of them, for personal motives, turned against Mr. Vertes and not against the alleged doctor, despite their knowledge of the latter’s information.

“Finally, although it is very clear, Mr. Vertes is not the employer of the orchestra members, and the reason he is being targeted is because he is the only person widely known in this particular case, so publicity is being sought through him,” concluded Filipia Catsoni.