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Dutch father sentenced to 23 years for letting son die in Belgium

A Belgian court sentenced Rennlhy M. to 23 years in prison for failing to seek medical care for his 14-year-old son, who died of COVID-19 complications in early 2022. The verdict highlights the role of radical religious beliefs in the neglect, and the sentence exceeds the prosecution's request by three years.

NOSabout 6 hours agoNL, BECredibility 46%View source

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Mosaic Score5.4
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.5

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#child neglect#religious extremism#covid-19#sentencing#belgium

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AntwerpTilburgTurnhout

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