Prosecutors seek two years for Belgium man accused of threats, swastikas, and Holocaust denial
The defendant, who allegedly drew swastikas in his building and harassed a neighbor, did not appear in court, Belgian news agency Belga reported.
Belgian prosecutors have asked for a two-year prison term for a man from Namur, located in southern Belgium, who is accused of making threats against the Jewish family of his landlord, drawing swastikas in the apartment building's common areas, and harassing a foreign national neighbor. According to Belga news agency, the threats were directed at the landlord's family after they visited to pay overdue rent.
The defendant is also accused of harassing his downstairs neighbor, who is of foreign origin, by yelling at her, spitting on her, and banging on the floor throughout the night. These incidents are said to have begun in June 2022, though the case remains ongoing. The prosecutor cited the severity of the alleged acts and the defendant's repeated failure to appear in court when requesting the prison sentence.
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