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The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1445 - Right-Winger Imprisoned For Memes In Group Chats

Mar 13, 2024
49:48
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A right-wing former member of Parliament in Belgium jailed for sending memes, UK debates on transgender youth, 2024 US race may involve TikTok, and more controversial topics discussed in this episode.
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  • Freedom of speech implications in Belgium's legal system for meme-posting
  • Macron's progressive move towards legalizing assisted suicide in France

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Dries van Langenholwe Sentenced for Racism in Belgium

Dries van Langenholwe, a former MP, has been sentenced to a year in prison for posting racist memes. The right-winger from Belgium will also lose certain civil rights for a decade and face a 16,000 euro fine. His association with the Vlams Balang party, the biggest in Belgium, led to controversial views on his imprisonment.

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