Former Groningen mayor loses appeal against indecency conviction
The former mayor of Groningen, Koen Schuiling, has lost his appeal against a conviction for offending public decency that led...
Former Groningen mayor Koen Schuiling has lost his appeal after being convicted of indecency. He was fined €250 for masturbating in his car on the A7 motorway in the city, which led to his early retirement two years ago. Schuiling claimed he stopped to relieve stomach issues caused by a medical condition, but the court believed the lorry driver's consistent account.
The driver had a clear view and corroborated his story with an audio recording. Schuiling resigned in September 2024, citing exhaustion from intense periods including the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, it was later revealed that the home affairs minister demanded his resignation following police and prosecutor briefings about the allegations, fearing blackmail. Two previous complaints about Schuiling's behavior while driving had been received by the police.
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