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Greek politician, former special forces soldier, assaults two women on talk show [VIDEO]

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In this video from a morning political talk show in Greece, the spokesman for extremist far-right party Golden Dawn physically assaulted two liberal politicians, reports The Irish Times.

Syriza party member Rena Dorou apparently offended Golden Dawn spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris when she referenced a pending court case against him. Kasidiaris proceeded to throw a glass of water across the table at Dorou.

Host Giorgos Papadakis attempted to diffuse the situation. He failed.

Kasidiaris, a former member of the Greek military’s special forces, turned to Communist Party member Liana Kanelli and hit her in the face three times.

Deputies from all seven parties who won seats in the Greek Parliament in May elections were invited to the show. Kasidiaris’ party, Golden Dawn, gained 7 percent of that vote. Golden Dawn denies the neo-Nazi label that many have given the party.

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