Netherlands: Civil Lawsuit Against Bill Gates Proceeds Despite Lawyer’s Arrest

1. Core Conflict: Civil Claim vs. Criminal Charges

Since 2023, seven Dutch citizens have filed a purely civil lawsuit (Case No.: C/23/1234) against:

• Mark Rutte (former Prime Minister)
• Marion Koopmans (Virologist, ex-WHO advisor)
• Albert Bourla (Pfizer CEO)
• Bill Gates (as a private individual, not representing the Gates Foundation)

Allegations: Deliberate misrepresentation of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, long-term effects, and safety, causing “physical, psychological, and financial harm”. Objective: Financial compensation (up to €500,000 per plaintiff) – not criminal prosecution. Legal Basis: Dutch Civil Code (Art. 6:162 BW – unlawful act).

Impfstoff-Klage in den Niederlanden: Zivilverfahren gegen Bill Gates geht trotz Verhaftung des Anwalts weiter

In the Netherlands, a civil lawsuit is ongoing against Bill Gates and other prominent figures, including former Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla. The plaintiffs, seven Dutch citizens, allege that the defendants deliberately misled the public about the effectiveness, long-term effects, and safety of COVID-19 vaccines, resulting in physical, psychological, and financial damages. Filed on July 14, 2023, the lawsuit seeks compensation of up to 500,000 euros per plaintiff ^1,2,3^.

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