From reading the article, it is apparent that this is a civil suit and not a criminal prosecution. While a finding of liability will impose a monetary cost he is not facing jail time. Any holding of responsibility is welcome but with his wealth, a few millions or even billions will not make a major impact. I still believe severe punishment is due anyone found to have perpetrated this atrocity.
I heard recently that civil suits can be just a lead up to a criminal trial because there is more discovery product that can be gotten in a civil trial that cannot be gotten in a criminal trial. And that discovery material can be used in a criminal trial.
From reading the article, it is apparent that this is a civil suit and not a criminal prosecution. While a finding of liability will impose a monetary cost he is not facing jail time. Any holding of responsibility is welcome but with his wealth, a few millions or even billions will not make a major impact. I still believe severe punishment is due anyone found to have perpetrated this atrocity.
I heard recently that civil suits can be just a lead up to a criminal trial because there is more discovery product that can be gotten in a civil trial that cannot be gotten in a criminal trial. And that discovery material can be used in a criminal trial.
I believe that can be true under our system but don't know about Dutch Law. Hopefully this will turn out to be the first falling rock in an avalanche.