Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest

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Two Belgian activists given two-month prison sentences for attack on Vermeer painting. Third activist will face court on Friday, after refusing fast-track trial. Latest in a string of attacks against art masterpieces in Europe to raise awareness. Climate activists in Europe have been gluing themselves to famous paintings throughout summer.

Published 3 months ago · Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Reuters

Climate activists who targeted 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' sentenced to prison

Two Belgian climate change activists who last week targeted the famous Johannes Vermeer painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" have been sentenced to two months in prison by the Dutch court, of which one month was suspended.

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The Guardian

Protesters who targeted Girl with a Pearl Earring jailed by Dutch court

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Associated Press News

Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer's iconic “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting in a climate protest last week were sentenced Wednesday to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action “crossed a line” of acceptable protest.

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abc News

Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest

Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” in a climate protest last week have been sentenced to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action “crossed a line” of acceptable protest

3 months ago·United States

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CNN

Climate activists sentenced to prison for Vermeer protest

A Dutch court sent two climate change activists to prison for targeting Johannes Vermeer's painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring."

3 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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Independent.ie

Climate activists get a month in prison for Vermeer protest

Two Belgian activists who targeted Johannes Vermeer’s Girl With A Pearl Earring painting in a climate protest last week were sentenced on Wednesday to two months in prison, with prosecutors saying their action “crossed a line” of acceptable protest.

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