JusticeEurope
Brussels Officer Killed in Jette Drug Probe
A Brussels police inspector was shot dead during a carjacking probe in Jette. Forensic work continues as investigators explore a drug link.
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JusticeEurope
Where Belgium's Illegal Weapons Come From
A VRT investigation traces Belgium's illegal firearms to Turkey and the Balkans as experts warn of a data gap and escalating gun violence.
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JusticeEurope
Dean Trial: Mother Testifies of Pain and Guilt
The mother of toddler Dean Verberckmoes testified at the Ghent assizes trial, describing daily pain and guilt as the fourth day of proceedings continued.
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US NewsJustice
Buffalo Shooter's Federal Hate Crimes Trial Begins
Jury selection began Tuesday in the federal hate crimes trial of Payton Gendron, who killed 10 Black people in a 2022 Buffalo supermarket attack.
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JusticeMedia
DOJ Opens Antitrust Probe Into Five TV Networks
The DOJ is investigating ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox News over their suspension of the White House TV press pool, raising First Amendment questions.
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JusticeUnited States
Justice Dept Civil Rights Unit Reshaped Under Dhillon
Harmeet Dhillon has remade the DOJ Civil Rights Division in 18 months, pushing out hundreds of attorneys and redirecting enforcement toward Trump's agenda.
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JusticeBelgium
Brussels Frees Juvenile Rioters as Youth Jails Fill Up
Brussels prosecutors say minors held after Friday's riots could not be placed in youth detention because facilities were full, fuelling a capacity debate.
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JusticeEurope
Fagnes fire: machine had prior incident, probe hears
Belgian prosecutors confirm the machine suspected of igniting the Hautes Fagnes blaze had already caused an incident the day before the August fire.
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JusticeEurope
Assize Trial Opens in Ghent Over Toddler Dean's Death
The assize trial into the 2022 death of four-year-old Dean Verberckmoes opened in Ghent, with Dave De Kock and Romy W. facing charges.
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CrimeJustice
Antwerp Rape Probe Finds Thousands of Drugging Videos
Belgian police found thousands of videos of drugged, assaulted women in Antwerp, in a case prosecutors compare to France's Pélicot trial.
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SocietyJustice
Belgian Prisons Buckle: Three in a Nine-Square-Metre Cell
Belgian prisons hold 13,434 detainees for 10,795 places, with hundreds sleeping on the floor. Experts ask whether so many people belong behind bars.
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JusticeBelgium
Belgian Prisons Crack Under Overcrowding Crisis
Belgian prisons hold 13,434 detainees for 10,795 places, with nearly 600 sleeping on floors. Emergency measures took effect October 1.
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JusticeUnited States
Christa Pike Execution Fails; Tennessee Prisons Chief Quits
Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike, who survived two lethal doses, has reignited the death penalty debate and forced the prison chief to resign.
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JusticeEurope
No Appeal for Costa Figure After Prosecutor's Error
A procedural lapse by Belgium's federal prosecutor's office means Tom Bastiaanse's 12-year Costa sentence is now final, cutting retrials from 43 to 42.
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JusticeUnited States
NY AG James to Lead Cornell Rape Case Inquiry
New York AG Letitia James will oversee a criminal inquiry into a 2024 Cornell fraternity rape allegation after Hochul stripped the local DA of the case.
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JusticePolitics
Belgian Prosecutors Seek Suspended Sentence for El Kaouakibi
Antwerp prosecutors seek a 30-month suspended sentence and fine for ex-Flemish MP Sihame El Kaouakibi over subsidy fraud and forgery at Let's Go Urban.
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JusticeUnited States
Tennessee Halts Executions After Botched Christa Pike Case
Tennessee paused all 2026 executions after Christa Pike survived two lethal injections, prompting a third-party review of the state's protocol.
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JusticeUnited States
Renee Good's Family Sues U.S., Trump Aides, ICE Agent
The family of Renee Good filed two federal lawsuits against the U.S. government, top Trump officials and the ICE agent who fatally shot her in Minneapolis.
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JusticePolitics
Sharia4Belgium Leader Belkacem Seeks Asylum in Belgium
Fouad Belkacem, ex-leader of banned extremist group Sharia4Belgium, has applied for asylum in Belgium ahead of his 2027 release from prison.
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JusticeEurope
Brussels Court of Appeal Warns of Backlog Into 2028
The Brussels Court of Appeal is demanding urgent reinforcements as a backlog pushes some case hearings to September 2028.
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JusticeUnited States
Tennessee Set to Execute a Woman for First Time Since 1820
Tennessee is set to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30, its first execution of a woman in over 200 years, after the governor denied clemency.
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JusticePolitics
Brussels Prosecutor Alleges MP Sought Detainee Release
Brussels King's Prosecutor Julien Moinil says an MP asked him to free a detainee, prompting Ecolo's Zakia Khattabi to demand clarification.
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SportsJustice
Brawl at FC Luik-KVK Wellen Tie: Police Attacked, Fan Held
A brawl among KVK Wellen fans during a Croky Cup tie at RFC Liège left police officers struck and one fan arrested, authorities say.
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JusticeEurope
Belgian Farmer's Assize Trial Opens in Daughters' Killing
The assize trial of Chris Vanhaverbeke, a Belgian farmer accused of killing his two daughters, has opened in Bruges with the indictment read.
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JusticeBelgium
Belgium's Prisons Face a Growing Elderly Inmate Crisis
Belgium's prison oversight body calls for individual cells, geriatric care and a palliative framework as the inmate population ages sharply.
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NationalJustice
Xavier Magnée, Dutroux Attorney, Dies at 91
Xavier Magnée, the Belgian defence lawyer who represented Marc Dutroux and personified the old-school courtroom 'ténor du barreau', has died aged 91.
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JusticeHealth
Limburg Dentist Suspected of Fraud and Illegal Care
A Limburg dentist is under investigation for letting unqualified staff sedate patients and perform root canals, and for over EUR 188,000 in RIZIV fraud.
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JusticeEurope
Prosecutor Seeks 20 Years for Father in Jairon Trial
Belgian prosecutors demand 20 years for the father convicted of murdering 14-year-old Jairon, and three years for four others who withheld care.
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InternationalJustice
Kosovo's Thaci Sentenced to 25 Years for War Crimes
A Hague tribunal sentenced ex-Kosovo President Hashim Thaci and three KLA co-defendants to a combined 81 years for war crimes, sparking protests.
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InternationalJustice
UN Experts Cite Possible US War Crimes in Iran
UN-backed experts find reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in two Iran strikes, including one on a school in Minab.
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JusticePolitics
Ex-CIA Chief Brennan Subpoenaed in 'Grand Conspiracy' Probe
Former CIA Director John Brennan must testify before a Florida grand jury on Oct. 15 as part of a Trump-aligned 'grand conspiracy' investigation.
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EntertainmentJustice
Schoenaerts Faces 12-Month Prison Demand in Belgium
Belgian actor Matthias Schoenaerts faces a prosecutor's demand of 12 months in prison for repeatedly driving without a license.
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JusticeUnited States
FBI Interviews Key Witness in Alex Pretti Shooting
Federal investigators interviewed eyewitness Wynnie Savageford in the Alex Pretti shooting, the strongest sign yet that a federal probe remains active.
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LaborJustice
Belgian Prison Guards Begin 5-Day Strike Over Crisis
Belgian prison guards launch five-day strike over overcrowding, staff shortages and unsafe conditions across all correctional facilities.
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EnergyJustice
Belgian Court Orders Resident to Accept Digital Meter
A Belgian court ordered a resident to install a mandatory digital electricity meter, rejecting health and privacy concerns in a smart meter ruling.
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JusticePolitics
Father of Abducted Raïa Pleads for PM's Help in India
Davy De Witte, father of 6-year-old Raïa abducted to India, appeals to PM De Wever to raise his daughter's case during his meeting with Modi.
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Justice
Costa Trial Appeal: 43 Defendants Head to Antwerp Court
Belgium's Costa drug trial moves to appeal: dozens of defendants, including key figures, face retrial before the Antwerp Court of Appeal.
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JusticePolitics
Belgium's New Penal Code Takes Effect September 1
Belgium's first major penal code reform since 1867 takes effect September 1, introducing new offenses and an eight-level penalty system.
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JusticeSociety
Belgium Probes Miss Model Pageant Over Indecent Acts
Limburg prosecutors launch criminal investigation into Miss Model pageant after winner files complaint alleging sexual assault by organizers.
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EntertainmentJustice
Bruel's Judicial Control Relaxed in Sexual Violence Case
French singer Patrick Bruel, under investigation for sexual violence, can now leave France after judicial control was relaxed. The prosecutor has appealed.
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SocietyJustice
Memorial for Dutroux Victims Julie and Mélissa in Hainaut
A memorial for Julie Lejeune and Mélissa Russo, victims of Marc Dutroux, will be built at the site where their bodies were found in 1996.
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Justice
Belgian Nurse Sentenced for Humiliating Patient Photos
A Belgian home nurse received 36 months for sharing humiliating photos of vulnerable patients, exposing privacy failures in home care.
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Justice
Three States Set for Same-Day Executions, a First Since 2010
Tennessee, Alabama and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday, the first time since 2010 that three are put to death on the same day.
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JusticeEnvironment
42 Brussels Families Sue Over Noisy Flight Path
Forty-two families from Brussels' western fringe sue over a new flight path with noise levels up to 85 decibels per aircraft.
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Justice
Antwerp Court Reverts to Paper Submissions, Lawyers Object
Antwerp Court of First Instance will require lawyers to submit criminal case documents on paper from September, citing budget constraints.
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EducationJustice
Henan Voids Exam Results After Confirming Cheating Ring
Henan Province voids results of Three Supports recruitment exam after police confirm organized cheating ring, schedules re-exam for August 22.
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JusticePolitics
Man Who Killed Minnesota Lawmaker Faces State Court
Vance Boelter, who killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, made his first state court appearance, requesting Sen. Amy Klobuchar testify.
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JusticeCrime
FBI Agent Charged With Stealing $1M in Crypto From Russia
A former FBI agent faces charges for allegedly stealing nearly $1M in crypto from Russia-linked accounts, confessing before investigators identified him.
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JusticePolitics
Belgium Rolls Out Modular Prison Cells to Ease Overcrowding
Belgium deploys modular prison cells at Bruges, Hasselt, Leuven and Wallonia to tackle record overcrowding, with Bruges first and Leuven by 2027.
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JusticeMedia
Justice Dept. Subpoenas NYT Freelancer in Leak Probe
DOJ demands New York Times freelancer Matthew Cole reveal sources behind a failed North Korea SEAL mission report, raising press freedom concerns.
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PoliticsJustice
Belgium's 'pay-to-stay' drug lord plan draws expert fire
Belgium's plan to make drug lords pay for imprisonment draws expert criticism as symbolic politics.
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US PoliticsJustice
Why Indicting Jack Smith Faces Steep Legal Obstacles
Legal experts say prosecutorial immunity, sparse evidence, and grand jury resistance make it unlikely the Trump administration can indict Jack Smith.
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JusticeEurope
Salah Abdeslam Refuses Cell, Alleges 'White Torture'
Salah Abdeslam refuses isolation cell at Vendin-le-Vieil prison, denouncing 'white torture' conditions and threatening to take France to the ECHR.
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CrimeJustice
Ex-Klopjacht Paracommando Gets 8 Years for Boom Shooting
A former paracommando from TV show Klopjacht and his accomplice received 8 years for attempted murder in a drug-related shooting in Boom.
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JusticeEurope
Belgium Drops War Crimes Case vs Israeli at Tomorrowland
Belgian prosecutor dismisses Hind Rajab Foundation war crimes complaint against an Israeli soldier at Tomorrowland, sparking universal jurisdiction debate.
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JusticeLabor
Belgium Mandates Minimum Prison Service in 24-Hour Strikes
Belgium's new Royal Decree mandates minimum service in prisons within 24 hours of any strike, sparking union backlash amid chronic overcrowding.
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CrimeJustice
Qatargate Inspector Beaten in Liège: Attempted Murder Probe
A Belgian anti-corruption inspector working on the Qatargate case was severely beaten in Liège. Prosecutors have opened an attempted murder investigation.
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CrimeJustice
Transphobic Attack in Westmalle: Victim of Hate Crime
A transgender woman in Westmalle was punched by a neighbor in a transphobic hate crime. The suspect remains free as the victim plans to file charges.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump Fires US Attorney in Seattle Minutes After Swearing-In
Trump fired Roger Rogoff as Seattle's U.S. Attorney 54 minutes after judges appointed him, escalating a standoff over federal prosecutorial appointments.
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PoliticsJustice
Emails Reveal Blanche's Role in Trump Retribution Campaign
Newly uncovered emails show Todd Blanche created a weaponization working group to target Trump's political enemies ahead of his confirmation hearing.
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CrimeJustice
Serial Killer Dies; Interpol Announces Global Fraud Bust
Renaud Hardy, the Belgian 'Parkinson's Murderer,' dies in Bruges prison at 64. Interpol's 'First Light 2026' operation nets 5,800 arrests and $300 million.
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JusticeBelgium
Prosecutor Confirms Antwerp Tower Fire Electrical Work Cause
The Antwerp prosecutor confirms a fatal tower fire on Linkeroever started during electrical works when a water pipe was struck, causing a short circuit.
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JusticePolitics
Antwerp Mayor Fines Landlord €500 Daily Over Unsafe Flat
Antwerp's acting mayor fines landlords €500 daily for renting out an uninhabitable apartment with serious fire, explosion, and CO poisoning risks.
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JusticeBelgium
Brussels Police Seize 34 Vehicles in Heysel Rodeo Crackdown
Brussels police seize 34 vehicles in six-month crackdown on illegal urban rodeo stunts on the Heysel Plateau, as residents demand lasting solutions.
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CrimeJustice
Youth Soccer Coach Investigated for Rape of 8-Year-Old Boy
A youth soccer coach from Landen is under investigation for the alleged rape of an 8-year-old boy. The victim, now 16, disclosed the abuse in January.
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CrimeJustice
Clemenceau Metro Shooters Get 13 and 11 Years in Prison
Two perpetrators of the February 2025 shooting at Clemenceau metro station in Brussels have been sentenced to 13 and 11 years in prison.
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PoliticsJustice
Belgian Judge Blocks Higher Pensions for 32 Former MPs
A Brussels court ruled against 32 former Belgian MPs seeking €9,563 pensions, reducing them to €8,291 in a landmark fiscal responsibility decision.
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Justice
Belgian Court Acquits Four Officers in Wetteren Death
A Belgian court acquitted four police officers in the 2022 death of Dylan Den Haese, ruling the neck restraint was justified.
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JusticeEnvironment
Flemish Government Ends Eternit Talks, Returns to Court
The Flemish government breaks off negotiations with asbestos company Eternit, reactivating civil procedures and preparing a criminal complaint.
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JusticePolitics
Florida Executions Outpace All Other States Since 2025
Florida has carried out more executions since 2025 than every other US state combined, raising serious questions about capital punishment and justice.
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JusticeBelgium
Care Worker Sentenced to 40 Months for Nursing Home Abuse
A Belgian care worker has been sentenced to 40 months for physically and psychologically abusing three elderly nursing home residents.
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JusticeCrime
Belgian Lawyer Gets Suspended Term for Money Laundering
Antwerp lawyer Jorgen Van Laer sentenced to 2 years suspended prison and €40,000 fine for attempted money laundering via encrypted Sky ECC messages.
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SocietyJustice
Korean Adoptees Demand Official Apology from Belgian State
South Koreans illegally adopted by Belgian families demand an apology, alleging babies were bought from a catalog in a system of illegal adoptions.
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CrimeJustice
Belgian Teen Who Raped Woman on Rollerblades Is Interned
A Belgian teenager who raped a woman rollerblading along a canal towpath and left her near death has been ordered interned rather than imprisoned.
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JusticeImmigration
Brussels Removes 94 Illegal Offenders in Police Pact
A Brussels prosecutor-immigration office collaboration removed 94 illegal offenders in one year, targeting serious crime among irregular migrants.
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JusticePolitics
Van Langenhove Appeals Hate Speech Conviction in Belgium
Far-right activist Dries Van Langenhove appeals his €4,000 hate speech conviction for a KU Leuven lecture, reigniting Belgium's free speech debate.
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JusticeHealth
Driver Acquitted at 3.56 Promille Over Auto-Brewery Syndrome
A Belgian driver was acquitted of drunk driving at 3.56 promille after the court accepted his rare auto-brewery syndrome defense.
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PoliceJustice
Police Watchdog Probes Mechelen Over Student-Written Reports
Belgium's police watchdog probes whether Mechelen police let student workers write official reports, raising serious legal concerns.
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JusticeMedia
Ex-RTBF Journalist Rorive Faces New Charges After Conviction
Former RTBF journalist Thomas Rorive, convicted for sexual offenses, now faces a new investigation for alleged assault against his ex-partner.
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JusticeEurope
Belgian City of Gent Guilty of Manslaughter in Storm Deaths
A Belgian court found the City of Gent guilty of involuntary manslaughter for two deaths during Storm Ciarán, citing deficient tree management policies.
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Justice
Thomas Rorive Acquitted of Rape, Guilty of Sexual Offenses
Former RTBF journalist Thomas Rorive acquitted of rape, convicted of sexual integrity violation and voyeurism. Defense appeals 3-year suspended sentence.
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JusticeBelgium
Ex-RTBF Journalist Guilty of Sexual Assault and Voyeurism
Former RTBF journalist Thomas Rorive convicted of sexual assault and voyeurism, acquitted of rape. Sentenced to 3 years suspended; defense appeals.
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EnvironmentJustice
Chemours to Pay $450M in Landmark PFAS Chemicals Pact
Chemours agrees to $450M settlement with DOJ and EPA over illegal PFAS discharges, marking first federal enforcement against a forever chemicals maker.
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CrimeJustice
Nurse Sentenced to 30 Years for Martelange Murder
Belgian nurse Vinciane Welvaert receives maximum 30-year sentence for murdering 92-year-old patient Marie Reding in Martelange.
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Justice
Belgian Teacher Convicted of Raping Minor Student on Trip
A 44-year-old teacher from Hotelschool Ter Duinen was convicted of raping a 17-year-old student on a school trip to Cologne, receiving 42 months in prison.
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Justice
Ghent Court Orders Belgian State to Transfer Interned Person
A Ghent court orders Belgium to transfer an interned person to a care institution within 30 days, citing systemic human rights violations.
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Justice
Belgian Driver Gets 27 Years for Strépy Carnival Tragedy
Paolo Falzone sentenced to 27 years for killing 7 in Strépy carnival tragedy. Court found him guilty of intentional homicide and 79 attempted homicides.
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InternationalJustice
Belgian-Israeli Faces Crimes Against Humanity Complaint
A criminal complaint for crimes against humanity has been filed in Brussels against a Belgian-Israeli sniper, testing Belgium's universal jurisdiction law.
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CrimeJustice
New Search in Lanaken Forest for Body of 2017 Murder Victim
Belgian authorities launch a multi-day search in Lanaken forest for the body of Ronald Vandereycken, murdered in 2017 by Marc Castermans.
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JusticeEurope
Strépy Carnival Trial: Prosecutor Seeks 27 Years for Driver
Belgian prosecutor demands 27-year sentence for Paolo Falzone, guilty of killing seven in the 2022 Strépy carnival tragedy. Sentencing June 17.
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JusticePolitics
Van Quickenborne Kidnap Charges Dropped; Suspects Face Arms
Belgian court drops attempted kidnapping charges against six Dutch suspects in the Van Quickenborne plot, but refers them for weapons possession.
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Justice
Ghent Appeal Court Finds Defendant Guilty in Transfer Case
A Belgian defendant who went free after five failed prison transfers was found guilty on appeal in Ghent, exposing systemic flaws in prisoner transport.
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PoliticsJustice
Belgium Ends Asbestos Immunity, Opening Door for Lawsuits
Belgium ends legal immunity for asbestos companies, allowing environmental victims to seek compensation through the courts for the first time.
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JusticeEurope
Belgian Driver Guilty of Manslaughter in Carnival Tragedy
Paolo Falzone convicted of seven counts of manslaughter for driving into carnival crowd in Strépy-Bracquegnies, killing seven and injuring dozens.
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JusticeEurope
Strépy Trial: Driver Admits Mad Driving, Denies Intent
Paolo Falzone delivers final words at Strépy carnival trial, admitting reckless driving but denying intent to kill. Jury deliberates on 322 questions.
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JusticeAviation
Belgian Man Sentenced for Groping Flight Attendant on Flight
A Belgian man received 10 months in prison and was ordered to pay over $73,000 for groping a flight attendant and attempting to breach the cockpit.
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JusticeHuman Rights
Belgian Court Orders Repatriation from Syrian Camp
Brussels court orders Belgium to repatriate a mother and daughter from Syria's Al-Roj camp, citing the absolute prohibition on exile.
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JusticeSociety
Second Complaint Against Marc Van Ranst Never Investigated
HLN reveals two complaints were filed against Prof. Marc Van Ranst in 2024. The second, alleging power abuse and subsidy misuse, was never investigated.
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CrimeJustice
Belgian Manhunt: Bruges Hospital Escapee Still at Large
Alaouidi Djabrailov, 31, escaped from AZ Sint-Jan Hospital in Bruges. Despite a massive search, he remains on the run with an international warrant.
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JusticeSociety
Jef Vermassen Sells Law Firm at 79, Continues Criminal Work
Belgian top criminal lawyer Jef Vermassen sells his Lede law firm to Fairway Partners at 79 but will continue handling heavy criminal cases.
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JusticeEurope
Belgium Prison Crisis: Nearly 800 Inmates Sleeping on Floor
Nearly 800 inmates in Belgian prisons sleep on the floor as overcrowding reaches crisis levels, prompting an appeal to European human rights authorities.
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JusticeTechnology
Belgium Targets Organized Crime Networks Behind Phishing
Belgian police shift strategy to dismantle organized criminal networks behind phishing, as daily reports top 40,000 and losses reach €49 million.
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JusticeHuman Rights
Prison Directors Appeal to European Anti-Torture Committee
Nearly 800 inmates sleep on the floor in Belgian prisons as directors make an unprecedented appeal to the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture.
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PoliticsJustice
Trump Pardons Ex-Rep. Stephen Buyer for Insider Trading
President Trump pardons former GOP Rep. Stephen Buyer, convicted of insider trading. The pardon draws ethics concerns over accountability.
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PoliticsJustice
Belgian Politicians Back Bootcamps for Rioters
After violent Brussels protests, Conner Rousseau and Theo Francken propose bootcamps for rioters. Belgium's Defense department says it is ready to help.
—4 min read
SocietyJustice
Belgium Failed to Protect Girl Despite Doctor's Abuse Report
A four-year-old girl's sexual abuse revelation was ignored despite a doctor's report, exposing systemic failures in Belgium's child protection system.
—4 min read
JusticeEuropean Law
EU Court: Belgium Must Serve Sentences It Won't Extradite
The European Court of Justice rules Belgium cannot leave convicts free after refusing extradition—it must execute their sentences on its own territory.
—4 min read
JusticeFinance
Belgian Banks Ordered to Compensate Phishing Victims
A Belgian court orders banks to immediately reimburse phishing victims, shifting the burden of proof and setting a landmark consumer protection precedent.
—4 min read
Justice
Belgian Lawyer Funded Maserati with Client Money Faces Trial
Former lawyer Marc Gadisseur, accused of defrauding 84 clients of €12 million to fund a luxury lifestyle, faces trial on September 1, 2026.
—5 min read
JusticeEconomy
Belgian Police Raid 10 Firms in €8.5M Leave Fraud Probe
Belgian authorities raid ten Liège companies and arrest seven suspects in a €8.5 million paid education leave fraud scheme involving over 150 firms.
—4 min read
JusticeCrime
Belgium to Prosecute 3 Dutch Nationals in 2022 Kidnap Plot
Belgian prosecutor reverses 2024 decision, seeks to try three Dutch nationals for attempted kidnapping of former minister Van Quickenborne.
—4 min read
JusticeCrime
Freddy Horion Released with Ankle Monitor After 46 Years
Freddy Horion, convicted of six murders in 1980, leaves prison after 46 years with an electronic ankle monitor and enters a forensic care center.
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Arts & CultureJustice
Wim Delvoye Acquitted on Appeal in Double Sale Case
Ghent Court of Appeal upholds acquittal of artist Wim Delvoye over double sale of artwork 'Chapel', clearing him of abuse of trust charges.
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PoliticsJustice
DOJ Discovers Jack Smith Documents in Forgotten Room
Acting AG Todd Blanche reveals DOJ found a cache of Jack Smith investigation documents in burn bags inside an overlooked room at the department.
—4 min read
JusticeSociety
One Year On, Family Seeks Justice in Fabian Police Case
One year after 11-year-old Fabian was fatally struck by a police vehicle in Brussels, his family renews calls for justice as the investigation continues.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Antwerp Gold Dealers Dismantled: €10M Stolen Jewelry Melted
Police dismantled an Antwerp criminal network where gold dealers melted €10M in stolen jewelry from French burglaries in a sophisticated laundering scheme.
—6 min read
JusticeTechnology
Belgium Lets Online Bullying Victims Request Perpetrator ID
Belgium approves new law letting online bullying victims request anonymous perpetrators' identities through the Telecommunications Ombudsman Service.
—5 min read
JusticeSociety
New Antwerp Prison Empty as Taxpayers Foot €2M Monthly Bill
Belgium's new Antwerp prison sits empty for months while the government pays €2M monthly in fees and the old jail remains dangerously overcrowded.
—5 min read
JusticeCrime
Strépy Tragedy Trial: Prosecutors Demand Murder Verdict
Belgian prosecutors argue Paolo Falzone intentionally killed 7 people when he drove his BMW into a carnival procession at 174 km/h in March 2022.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Belgium Pays €2M Monthly for Empty Antwerp Prison
Belgium's new €195.5M Antwerp prison with 440 cells sits empty while the government pays €2M monthly rent. Staffing shortages and technical delays blamed.
—5 min read
JusticeBelgium
Strépy Trial: Prosecutor Seeks Heavy Sentence for Falzone
Closing arguments begin in the Strépy tragedy trial as prosecutor Me Mayence argues Paolo Falzone intentionally drove into a carnival crowd, killing 7.
—4 min read
JusticeSociety
Wheelchair-Bound Man, 70, Accused of Killing Fellow Resident
A wheelchair-bound man with one leg is accused of killing a 90-year-old fellow resident at a Belgian nursing home, raising complex questions.
—3 min read
JusticeSociety
One Year After Fabian's Death: Belgium Police Reform Review
One year after 11-year-old Fabian was killed by a police vehicle in a Brussels park, VRT NWS investigates what reforms have—and haven't—been implemented.
—4 min read
JusticeEconomy
New Antwerp Prison Empty as Government Pays €2M Monthly Rent
A new 440-cell prison in Antwerp stands empty due to technical issues and staffing shortages, while Belgium pays nearly €2 million monthly in rent.
—5 min read
JusticeBelgium
Strépy Trial: Prosecution Seeks Heavy Sentence for Falzone
Prosecutor Me Mayence calls for murder conviction in Strépy-Bracquegnies carnival tragedy that killed seven. Verdict expected in coming days.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Belgian Father Gets 7 Years for Killing Premature Baby
A Belgian father received 7 years for killing his premature baby; the mother got 20 months suspended for failing to intervene in the weeks-long abuse.
—4 min read
EntertainmentJustice
Patrick Bruel Withdraws from Enfoirés Amid Rape Allegations
French singer Patrick Bruel withdraws from Les Enfoirés charity shows after multiple rape complaints, ending a 34-year association with the iconic troupe.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Magistrates Warn of Institutional Destruction Under Cuts
Six Belgian magistrates' associations warn the De Wever government's austerity measures are causing 'institutional destruction' of the justice system.
—4 min read
JusticePolitics
Van Langenhove Convicted Again for Hate Speech in Belgium
Dries Van Langenhove fined €4,000 for incitement to hatred after a controversial 2024 lecture at KU Leuven, reigniting free speech debates in Belgium.
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JusticePolitics
Police Raid Brussels Housing Firm After Pano Probe
Belgian police raid Anderlechtse Haard housing company and home of alderman Lotfi Mostefa after Pano probe into social housing allocation.
—4 min read
JusticeLabor
BASF Supervisor Sentenced for Extreme Workplace Bullying
BASF Antwerp team leader sentenced to 160 hours community service for extreme bullying, including attempted strangulation of a young employee.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Purges Jan. 6 Records, Including Assault Cases
Trump's DOJ mass-deleted hundreds of Jan. 6 prosecution records from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and rewriting riot history.
—5 min read
PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Opens Criminal Inquiry into E. Jean Carroll
The Trump Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll over perjury allegations tied to her lawsuits against the president.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Trump DOJ Targets: A Broad Array of Investigations Underway
The New York Times reveals the sweeping scope of Trump Justice Department investigations targeting political opponents, from James Comey to Jerome Powell.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
35 Former Judges Urge Fraud Inquiry Into Trump IRS Deal
35 former federal judges filed a motion to reopen Trump's IRS lawsuit, alleging the $1.776 billion settlement was 'fraud on the court.'
—5 min read
BelgiumJustice
Paolo Falzone Trial: Neighbors Warned He Drove 'Like Madman'
At the Paolo Falzone trial in Mons, witnesses describe a driver known for years as dangerously reckless before his BMW killed seven carnival-goers.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Dries Van Langenhove Fined €4,000 for KU Leuven Hate Speech
Belgian far-right activist Dries Van Langenhove fined €4,000 for incitement to hatred during a controversial NSV-organized lecture at KU Leuven.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Grand Juries Push Back as Trump Politicizes DOJ
Federal grand juries are refusing to indict weak cases as judges accuse the Trump DOJ of misconduct, eroding trust in the justice system.
—6 min read
CrimeJustice
Teen Robs Same Delhaize Twice, Released Both Times
A teen robbed the same Delhaize twice in four days but was released both times for lack of space in youth detention, exposing Belgium's justice crisis.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Falzone Trial Paused for Erotic Salon as Petition Grows
The Falzone trial in Belgium will be interrupted in early June for the Erotix erotic salon. A petition supporting victims has gathered over 5,600 signs.
—4 min read
JusticeSocial Affairs
When Justice Arrives Late: Belgium's Family Violence Plight
A Belgian court case reveals the painful gap between a slow justice system and families who have reconciled, raising profound questions about punishment.
—4 min read
JusticeSports
Ex-Anderlecht Boss Van Holsbeeck in Black Money Scandal
Former Anderlecht manager Herman Van Holsbeeck exchanged black money at self-scan checkouts; faces trial in Belgium's biggest football fraud case.
—6 min read
PoliticsJustice
DOJ Scrubs Jan. 6 Press Releases, Rewriting Capitol History
DOJ removed hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, the latest step in Trump's effort to reframe the Capitol attack narrative.
—5 min read
PoliticsJustice
Verhofstadt Avoids Red Light Fine Citing 'State of Service'
Former Belgian PM Guy Verhofstadt received no penalty for running a red light after a Bruges court cited his 'state of service,' sparking debate.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Flakka Makers Sentenced to 40 Months in Antwerp Court
Four sentenced in Antwerp for making flakka, the 'zombie drug.' Ringleaders who compared themselves to Breaking Bad characters got 40 months.
—4 min read
JusticeCrime
Belgian Court Acquits Teen in Self-Defense Stabbing Case
A Belgian court acquitted a 19-year-old woman of attempted manslaughter, ruling she acted in legitimate self-defense in an Antwerp stabbing.
—4 min read
JusticeBelgium
Falzone Trial Paused for Erotic Salon, Petition Tops 5,000
Belgium's Falzone murder trial faces a five-day interruption as an erotic salon takes over the venue. A petition gathers 5,000 signatures.
—4 min read
CrimeJustice
Belgian Police Hunt Dangerous Internee Who Fled by Bicycle
Belgian police hunt Steve De Mey, a dangerous internee who escaped by bicycle. He was convicted of attempted murder of a nurse in 2021.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Ex-Prosecutor Charged With Stealing Sealed Jack Smith Report
A former federal prosecutor allegedly emailed herself the sealed Jack Smith report on Trump, disguising files as cake recipes. She faces up to 20 years.
—4 min read
PoliticsJustice
Blanche Under Fire: DOJ Fund Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over a $1.776B fund that could compensate Jan. 6 rioters, sparking bipartisan backlash.
—4 min read
Justice
Radio Host and Victim's Partner Testify in Falzone Trial
RTL host Fabrice Collignon and victim's partner Pasqualina Salandra deliver emotional testimony in the Falzone trial over the 2022 carnival tragedy.
—5 min read
JusticeEurope
Belgium's €736,000 Debt to Serial Killer Freddy Horion Grows
Belgium has paid €736,000 to serial killer Freddy Horion in daily penalties. A court-ordered transfer to a psychiatric facility remains stuck.
—5 min read
JusticeSociety
Liège Man Inherited €1M and Two Houses While on Welfare
A Verviers man inherited two houses and over €1 million while fraudulently receiving CPAS benefits. The Liège court sentenced him to community service.
—3 min read
JusticeEurope
Belgium Opens Investigation into 'Human Safaris' in Sarajevo
Belgian Federal Prosecutor opens investigation into alleged 'human safaris' in Sarajevo, where foreigners paid to snipe civilians during the siege.
—5 min read
InternationalJustice
Swiss Court Denies Victim Status to Belgian Teen Rescuer
Swiss prosecutors refuse to recognize a Belgian teen as a direct victim of the Crans-Montana bar fire because he re-entered to save his brother.
—4 min read