By our entertainment editors
30 Aug 2023 at 19:01
The Belgian radio presenter who was arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography will remain in custody for the time being. The judge ruled that Sven P. could await the outcome of the investigation at home with an ankle bracelet, but the Belgian public prosecutor is appealing against that decision.
The judge in Antwerp must now make a decision within fifteen days about detaining the former radio DJ of the public broadcaster VRT. Until then, he will remain stuck.
The case concerns “very serious facts”, says the Belgian Public Prosecution Service (OM). In addition to the 44-year-old radio maker, four other men, all in their thirties or forties, have been arrested. They interacted online.
A court psychiatrist will investigate the condition of the suspects and whether they are responsible, for example. P.’s lawyers have already said that he wants to be treated. Meanwhile, the OM continues with the investigation.
The radio DJ suddenly resigned on Saturday and announced that he would “withdraw from public life”. He presented, among other things, a consumer program for the Flemish broadcaster.
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