Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-28 20:23:01 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6448279CBDF902FE30EF059E3367A3A7EFEDDFCA4B692EC24BB37D17108217A3
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Original Note:
Van Langenhove was tried on various charges including hatred, racism, Holocaust denial, inciting violence and breaching a local gun law. The charges extend beyond just memes, comments and messages were also taken into account. https://www.politico.eu/article/belgium-far-right-prodigy-dries-van-langenhove-prison-term-incite-violence-deny-holocaust/ Official verdict: https://www.rechtbanken-tribunaux.be/sites/default/files/media/reatpi/oost-vlaanderen/gent/files/vonnis-sv-12032024.pdf
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