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No criminal case against FVD over controversial videos

No criminal case against FVD over controversial videos

The Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) has dismissed several complaints against two campaign videos released by the political party Forum for Democracy (FVD). After evaluating four specific allegations, the OM decided not to pursue a criminal case regarding the controversial content.

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

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