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Violent rioters in Amsterdam get handled with kid gloves by court. Why are European courts so soft on Muslim violence? It's insane!
Five found guilty in Amsterdam riots after Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv football match
The first five men brought to trial for rioting in Amsterdam that targeted Israeli and Jewish football fans were found guilty on various charges related to the violence. The District Court in Amsterdam handed out sentences of up to six months in prison when the verdict was read on Tuesday morning, far lower than prosecutors recommended during their rapid trials earlier this month. In the Netherlands, both prosecutors and defendants have up to 14 days to decide whether to appeal a criminal verdict and sentence.
The rioting began after the Europa League match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv on November 7, and continued into the early morning hours the following day. Anti-Semitic slurs and broad calls to violence were shared on various social media channels in the run-up to the match, following various incidents involving some Maccabi hooligans in the capital earlier in the week.
Three of the suspects were convicted on Tuesday for acts of violence. The other two suspects were found guilty of making statements on social media and sharing information that contributed to the shocking violence. Of the five convictions, three were also be determined to be motivated, at least in part, by a call to see a result of Jews victimized by assault.
Even though the sentences were all lower than prosecutor recommendations, the court also said that the sentences imposed were generally stricter than under normal circumstances. “In assessing the accusations, the court took into account the context in which the facts took place. However, the court emphasises that this context offers no justification for calling for and using physical violence against the Israeli supporters who were guests in Amsterdam for a football match. Nor does it justify the insults that were uttered,” the court said.
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