Assize. Beautician Kathleen Hoeckx sentenced to 28 years of imprisonment for manslaughter: « Serious danger to society » (Antwerp)
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After a deliberation of more than three hours, Kathleen Hoeckx was sentenced on Tuesday afternoon to 28 years of imprisonment for manslaughter on Didier van den Nieuwenhuysen. « The risk of recidivism is considerable, » said the jury, who saw no mitigating circumstances. 30 years had been advanced.
« The facts bear witness to a serious lack of respect for the victim. The risk of recidivism is considerable. There were already several convictions that have not caused behavioral changes, » the jury stated the judgment.
“Despite the assistance, Kathleen Hoeckx did not change her behavior. She had no intrinsic motivation to tackle her drinking problem, and she abused the electronic supervision to continue her addiction. The facts are directly related to alcohol consumption, she is a serious and topical danger to society. She tried to help her. Stable family situation and received enough opportunities in adult.
