23 June 2011
Geert Wilders, head of the anti-Islam Freedom Party (PVV) has been found not guilty of charges of inciting hatred and discrimination against Muslims and non-western immigrants. The court ruled that Wilders’ statements and his 17 minute movie ‘Fitna’ were ‘on the edge’ but ultimately did not incite hatred. Wilders responded enthusiastically to the verdict. Initial coverage reports that reactions to the verdict are ‘primarily positive’.
