Human Interest
Belgian Freed After 20 Years in Egyptian Prison
Leslie Maras, 53, spent 20 years in Egyptian prisons for drug smuggling. A presidential pardon brought him home to Belgium in July 2026.
—6 min read
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CrimeSociety
Kickboxer Punches Officer Weeks After 10-Year Sentence
A Belgian kickboxer punched a police officer just seven weeks after a 10-year prison sentence, raising urgent questions about rehabilitation.
—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