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Prosecutors Seek 2.5-Year Prison Term for Ali B in Amsterdam Appeal

The demand signals a push to broaden charges after partial convictions in 2024.

Overview

  • At the Court of Appeal in Amsterdam, the Public Prosecution Service asked for a 2.5-year sentence as it delivered its closing argument in Ali B’s rape case.
  • Prosecutors argued for added convictions for the sexual assault of Naomi and singer Jill Helena.
  • In a separate request, they said the incident involving performer Ellen ten Damme should be treated as rape rather than an attempted rape.
  • A person emailed the court offering to testify about a 2018 phone call with Naomi, but prosecutors said this was not needed because the account is already largely known.
  • The lower court in Haarlem in 2024 imposed a two-year term and issued some acquittals, both sides appealed, and the appellate verdict is scheduled for 7 May.