Pascal, Andy and Aurélien have been accused of endorsing genocide and inciting racial hatred. They allegedly took part in a mock funeral for a worshiper of the 3rd Reich and Nazi ideology at the Gilly crematorium and Dampremy cemetery on October 17, 2018. The victim’s funeral was organized according to their wishes, with a guard of honor performing Nazi salutes and songs. The City of Charleroi, a party to the case, condemns the attitude of the defendants and has decided to claim a symbolic euro from them to signal their disapproval of Nazi ideology. The prosecution has asked for prison sentences of 6 and 8 months with a fine, particularly for Pascal and Andy, who have several prior court convictions. Videos submitted as evidence show the defendants wearing jackets with the sign 88 for “Heil Hitler” and performing Nazi salutes while following the hearse. The verdict is expected on May 15.
Endorsement of genocide and incitement to racial hatred. Here are the two prejudices reproached to Pascal, Andy and Aurélien. On October 17, 2018, at the Gilly crematorium and then at the Dampremy cemetery, the trio took part in a funny funeral organized for a worshiper of the 3rd Reich and Nazi racial ideology…
Videos as evidence
The conduct of the victim’s funeral was dictated by the cremated person. On the program: guard of honor with Nazi salutes and songs. “And she did get her guard of honour, Nazi chants and salutes”, deplores the City of Charleroi, civil party. Firmly condemning the attitude of the three defendants, the City of Charleroi has decided to claim a symbolic euro definitively once morest them. “By doing so, they signaled their approval of Nazi ideology. ”
Prison sentences required, and fines
Faced with a desperately empty bench of defendants, the prosecution requested sentences of 6 and 8 months in prison with a fine. The heaviest sentence is requested once morest Pascal and Andy. One already has 12 court convictions to his credit and the other has nine convictions and is even in a state of recidivism. Videos present in the file confirm the guilt of the defendants. “The videos show the defendants wearing jackets with the sign 88 for “Heil Hitler” and performing Nazi salutes for several seconds or even minutes while following the hearse”specifies the substitute Garcez.
Judgment May 15.
In conclusion, the behavior of Pascal, Andy, and Aurélien at the funeral of a worshiper of the 3rd Reich and Nazi racial ideology was not only inappropriate but also illegal. The endorsement of genocide and incitement to racial hatred cannot be tolerated in any society. The City of Charleroi has taken a firm stand on this matter by claiming a symbolic euro once morest the defendants, and the prosecution has requested prison sentences and fines for their actions. The videos presented as evidence confirm their guilt, and justice must be served. We hope that this judgment will send a strong message once morest hate and intolerance, and that our society will continue to reject any form of discrimination and prejudice.
