haarlemsdagbladJun 10, 2026, 11:49

Director of Lisse flower seed company suspected of sexual assault, prosecution demands community service. 'The suspect only thought of his own desires'

The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a 60-hour community service sentence for the director of a flower seed company in Lisse accused of sexually assaulting an employee. The suspect faces charges for two separate incidents but denies all allegations. Prosecutors argue the director disregarded his employee's boundaries to satisfy his own desires.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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