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Van Langenhove's Trial: Verdict Looms Amid Tensions

4/1/2025

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Dries Van Langenhove and five co-defendants faced the court in Ghent for the third day of the Schild & Vrienden trial. Frustrated by just an hour and a half to defend himself, Van Langenhove highlighted the struggles he faced to disprove the serious allegations. A verdict is anticipated on May 16, leaving tensions high.

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Story summary

Dries Van Langenhove and five co-defendants faced the court in Ghent for the third day of the Schild & Vrienden trial. Frustrated by just an hour and a half to defend himself, Van Langenhove highlighted the struggles he faced to disprove the serious allegations. A verdict is anticipated on May 16, leaving tensions high.