The owner of the Violanta factory, where a fatal explosion occurred, is shifting his legal strategy to emphasize his innocence, declaring he will not pursue a request for release. Mr. Tziogiorgis, who has dismissed his previous lawyers and hired a new attorney, insists that he did not act with malice and believes that had the explosion happened earlier, he and his family could also have been among the victims. His comments were made during an interview and highlight his distress over the tragedy that took the lives of five women.

In a poignant statement, he expressed his sorrow and emphasized that his priority is not his own freedom but rather to assist the families of the deceased victims. Mr. Tziogiorgis is focusing on addressing the tragedy and supporting those affected rather than seeking personal legal remedies. His new defense approach, as communicated through his lawyer, suggests a strong commitment to his role in the community and the impacted families.

Currently, the only factory from the Violanta company still operating is the one in Larissa, and there are ongoing concerns about job security for employees following the incident. Mr. Tziogiorgis vows to fight to retain every job possible, attempting to navigate the complex circumstances surrounding the company's future in the aftermath of the explosion.