The 58-year-old former parliamentary group leader of Righteous and Involved Urk appealed against his conviction for assaulting an 18-year-old man. He was convicted earlier this month and resigned as group leader shortly before the verdict.

The assault occurred at the end of 2024 after he picked up the young man from Almere, according to the reports. The court sentenced him to 20 months in prison, including eight months suspended. No hearing date for the appeal has been set.