nuSep 9, 2026, 12:38

Oud-bassist Heideroosjes krijgt zes maanden cel en taakstraf in kinderpornozaak

The former bassist of the Dutch band Heideroosjes, Houben, has been sentenced to six months in prison and 180 hours of community service for the possession of child abuse material. Having already served his prison time in pre-trial detention, he will now fulfill his community service requirement.

The 52-year-old former bassist of the band Heideroosjes, identified as Houben, has been sentenced to six months in prison and 180 hours of community service for the possession of child abuse material. The sentence will be offset by the six months he already spent in pre-trial detention, meaning he will not return to prison. Authorities discovered four storage devices containing illicit material during two searches of his residence in Sevenum, revealing that his illegal activities spanned approximately seven years. The court also examined chat logs in which the musician discussed the mutilation of children.

During his appearance at the Maastricht court, Houben expressed deep remorse and shame for his actions, citing personal and professional difficulties as contributing factors. He claimed that engaging in the illegal activity served as an escape from the pressures of his daily life. Having been a member of the Limburg-based punk rock group since its founding in 1989, Houben officially departed from the band last year.

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

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