Peter Schouten, the lawyer representing the family of 23-year-old Kimberly who died in a UTV accident on Aruba on September 13, reported that witnesses claim she was not driving the vehicle. While Arubaan media initially stated Kimberly was behind the wheel with her friend and a marine as passengers, new testimonies suggest the men were seated in front and Kimberly in the back. The family has expressed shock at the lack of contradiction from authorities regarding these initial reports and raised doubts about the official investigation's quality. The Royal Marechaussee confirmed it is still investigating who was driving due to the military involvement of the marine passenger and has appealed for further witness information.
State Secretary for Justice and Security Claudia van Bruggen (D66) advocates for the expanded use of electronic ankle bracelets to address a prison cell shortage projected to reach 1,700 missing spots by 2031. Defending her action plan in the House of Representatives, she argues that while right-wing parties like the VVD oppose the device as a primary sentence, it effectively reduces recidivism during the final phase of imprisonment. Van Bruggen attributes the current crisis to previous administrations closing prisons due to empty cells and stricter sentencing following high-profile crimes, noting that without these measures, the system faces a "pitch-black code" situation.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to fifteen years in prison during a new hearing regarding sexual violence charges. The conviction specifically addresses the abuse of his former production assistant, Miriam Haley.
María del Carmen Abascal had lived in her flat on Sainz de Baranda Street since 1956. Madrid’s Tenants' Union and the UN had opposed the decision to evict her.
Police arrested a 36-year-old man from Roosendaal on suspicion of armed robbery following an incident on Tuesday night. The suspect threatened a woman with a weapon near Elisadonk around 02:30 and stole her bag. He inadvertently revealed his location by calling the police himself to report a dispute, leading officers to his residence where he was apprehended. A ball pistol and the stolen bag were recovered.
A large enforcement operation at The Hague's Hollands Spoor station on Tuesday resulted in 43 fines, multiple arrests, and the removal of 33 bicycles. Police, NS, and HTM inspectors targeted public order violations, fare evasion, and parking infractions, issuing 194 parking surcharges and 146 travel fines. One individual with an outstanding prison sentence was identified, while another was detained for four pending cases.
Tens of people gathered in Utrecht on September 12 to hold a silent march for Alfredo Goeloe, who died during an arrest in Rotterdam-Zuid. A speaker at Domplein highlighted that 80% of people dying during arrests have a migration background, citing police violence concerns. Goeloe, 51, was arrested for speeding on a fatbike and possessing drugs after fleeing when asked for identification. He collapsed and died shortly after the arrest, though the exact cause remains unclear.
The proportion of teenagers aged 12 to 18 in Amsterdam suspected of committing a crime has nearly halved over the past ten years. Despite this decline, minors remain relatively more likely to be suspected than adult residents.
A 42-year-old man from Rotterdam-Hoogvliet was arrested after a police officer posed as a buyer for firearms and ammunition. Investigators discovered a large-scale illegal trade involving weapons, ammunition, and tools for modifying alarm pistols in his home and shed. The Public Prosecution Service has demanded five years in prison, citing the long duration of the trade and the danger posed to the small children living in the house.
The Public Prosecution Service has reduced its sentencing request in the appeal against Harry W., who is accused of assaulting actor Bas Muijs. The prosecutor now seeks 28 months in prison, with 10 months suspended, down from the previous demand of four years. W. lured Muijs to a home on March 12, 2023, where he beat him, held him in a chokehold, and threatened him with a nail gun while extorting money based on false claims of past rape by Muijs. The court in Arnhem will rule on October 14.
Justice Minister David van Weel must answer to the House of Representatives in an emergency debate regarding his incorrect information about unprocessed complaints. The Court of Audit stated that Van Weel misled parliament about these pending cases.
Criminal law lecturer Sophie Naber argues that Dutch undercover police operations lack sufficient ethical and integrity safeguards, describing them as unstable in practice despite being legally sound on paper. Her research highlights that agents struggle with dual identities and face inadequate support from a new national team established in 2025 following an agent's suicide. Naber advocates for mandatory dialogue between agents, supervisors, and the Public Prosecution Service, as well as legally mandated audio or video recordings of relevant conversations to ensure judicial oversight and protect agent safety.
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted again by a New York judge for the sexual assault of former production assistant Miriam Haley, receiving a 15-year prison sentence. Weinstein forced Haley into sex at his Manhattan apartment in 2006; he had previously received a 23-year sentence for this crime which was overturned on appeal before a jury found him guilty again last year. The 74-year-old Weinstein, who uses a wheelchair due to health issues, expressed regret and apologized to Haley, while his lawyers unsuccessfully argued that his illness prevented him from serving a long sentence. Weinstein has been accused by over 80 women of sexual misconduct since allegations emerged in late 2017, sparking the #MeToo movement. He has been incarcerated in New York since 2020, with additional sex cases pending in New York and California.
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) requested a reduced sentence of 28 months, with 10 suspended, for Harry W. in the appeal regarding the assault on actor Bas Muijs, down from the initial four-year demand. The prosecution also sought a fully conditional 80-hour community service for co-defendant Madelon L., acknowledging her mental health struggles. The court of appeal in Arnhem confirmed sufficient evidence for serious assault, extortion, and deprivation of liberty, with a verdict expected on October 14.
Justice Minister David van Weel (VVD) faces scrutiny in the House of Representatives on Thursday regarding a disagreement with the Court of Audit over 10,000 unprocessed reports of serious crimes in 2024.
A court in Utrecht ruled that the animal rights organization Wakker Dier may display its posters at NS stations, overturning NS Stations' refusal. The organization plans to promote "Meat-Free Day" with images of livestock and a question about reducing consumption by 650,000 animals. NS Stations must remove its ban within 24 hours and display the ads during the week of September 28 to October 4, facing a daily fine of 25,000 euros for non-compliance. The court's detailed reasoning will be published by October 7. Wakker Dier criticized NS for avoiding public debate on meat consumption due to fear of criticism, while NS stated it aims to ensure all passengers feel welcome.
A Rotterdam judge sentenced Vidhi B., a former guardian, to 1.5 years in prison for embezzling €400,000 from vulnerable clients and defrauding the National Fund for Children’s Aid of nearly €25,000. The court rejected her claim that she acted under pressure from a friend linked to a Slovenian sect, finding instead that she abused her position over several years. Victims, including Elias Gell de la Cruz, face significant financial losses, with some owed over €78,000 but eligible for only an initial €5,000 advance through state recovery measures if B. fails to repay within eight months.
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the sexual abuse of his former production assistant, Miriam Haley. The sentence follows a retrial in which a jury found him guilty of forcing Haley to perform oral sex in 2006; his previous 23-year sentence had been overturned on appeal in 2024. Weinstein, 74, faces additional legal proceedings in California regarding the rape and abuse of an actress in 2013, while a separate case involving actress Jessica Mann was dropped by prosecutors after three failed attempts to prosecute.
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein received a 15-year prison sentence for sexually abusing his former production assistant, Miriam Haley, in 2006. This conviction follows the overturning of his previous 23-year sentence on appeal in 2024, with a jury finding him guilty again in 2025. Weinstein faces additional legal proceedings in California regarding other allegations.
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