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Radical Beliefs and a Machete | Amsterdam News

Radical Beliefs and a Machete | Amsterdam News

Published 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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A 23-year-old in Groningen got 15 months for sending violent death threats to butchers—complete with machete references—after cops found weapons and disturbing notes on his phone. Prosecutors wanted 4 years, calling it terrorism, but the court sided with radical eco-animal rights motives. With 4 months suspended and pre-trial time already served, he’s walking free under 3-year probation. Diagnosed with gaming, cannabis, ADHD, and autism, he’ll enter a specialized facility for treatment. A chilling case of extremism meeting mental health struggles—and a warning about how fragile the line can be between conviction and consequence.

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