The Bruges council chamber decided Tuesday morning to release Peter C., the alleged 'Plopsaland terrorist', under conditions. The man can thus leave prison, but must be compulsorily admitted to a psychiatric institution in Beernem. The public prosecutor still has until 4pm to lodge any appeal....
Suspect of foiled attack during Miss Belgium pageant released on conditions
GP GUILTY OF UNINTENTIONAL BEATING BUT NOT DEATH OF 8-YEAR-OLD GIRL
An Ostend GP is guilty of unintentional beatings, but not of her patient's death. That is what the Bruges correctional court ruled. Almost five years ago, an eight-year-old girl died after a consultation with the doctor. The civil party argued that the GP clearly misjudged Fiona's symptoms....
Ostend GP guilty for role in death of girl (8), but does not get punishment
An Ostend GP made mistakes in diagnosing an eight-year-old girl, who died two days after the consultation, according to the court. For the death per se, the doctor goes free, but she was found guilty of unintentional beating. The woman will not receive a sentence.
Belgian tennis players face trial for match-fixing
"We are going full steam ahead for the acquittal. Other players may have confessed, but my clients have never been talked about. They are adamant that they never received money, but are being unfairly dragged into this story," said their lawyer Walter Van Steenbrugge.
