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Geert Wilders to go on trial for inciting racial hatred
A very brave move from the home country of Theo can Gogh and Pim Fortuyn.he Dutch anti-Islamist MP Geert Wilders is to go on trial in Amsterdam on charges of inciting racial hatred against Muslims. If found guilty, Mr Wilders could face up to a year in jail or a fine of up to 7,600 euros ($10,000). The controversial politician is set to become a shadow partner of the next coalition government. He claims that he has said nothing offensive. Mr Wilders will stand trial on five charges of inciting hatred and discrimination against Muslims, including calling Islam fascist and likening the Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf. Prosecutors say Mr Wilders committed the offences in his 17-minute film Fitna, which has sparked protests across the Muslim world. The BBC doesn't remind its readers of Theo can Gogh and Pim Fortuyn, or their fates, natch. Posted by: Bulldog 2010-10-04 |
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