Greek theatre director arrested on rape charges

Dimitris Lignadis maintains innocence as allegations continue to shake arts and sports worlds

The former director of Greece's national theatre has been detained on charges of rape amid mounting accusations of sexual abuse in the country's arts scene.

Dimitris Lignadis, a powerful cultural figure well known for his acting and directing, appeared in handcuffs before a public prosecutor on Sunday after being accused of assaulting two men when they were minors. The 56-year-old, who will be kept in custody until his plea on Wednesday, has vehemently rejected the accusations.