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Prosecutors Seek Life Sentences for Men Behind Journalist Peter R. De Vries’ Murder

Summary by NL Times
The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking life sentences for several men involved in the 2021 assassination of crime journalist Peter R. de Vries, as the Amsterdam Court of Appeal hears the case this week. Nine men are on trial for roles ranging from planning to execution in the daylight shooting that left De Vries dead.

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Two of the nine suspects involved in the murder of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries complained Monday about the severity of their sentences. They believe they withdrew their convictions in a timely manner. Polish man Kamil E., the getaway driver, believes it's unfair that he, like shooter Delano G., received a 28-year prison sentence for his role. His fellow countryman Konrad W. received a fourteen-year sentence but says he never intended to ass…

·Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Kamil E. admitted during the appeal that he was originally supposed to kill Peter R. de Vries. He was supposed to receive €80,000 for the job. He ultimately refused. But because he knew too much, he had to drive the getaway car on the day of the attack. Otherwise, he would have been killed himself.

·Amersfoort, Netherlands
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Good morning! Representatives from Israel and Hamas are meeting in Egypt to discuss President Trump's Gaza plan. In addition, the appeal of those convicted of the murder of Peter R. de Vries begins in Amsterdam. First, the weather: today it will be mostly gray, with patches of rain and drizzle across the country. The heaviest rain is expected in the east. Temperatures will be 13 to 16 degrees Celsius. Going out? Here you'll find an overview of r…

·Netherlands
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SocialHey, look! Kamil Egiert said something during his appeal against the 28-year prison sentence for his involvement in the murder of Peter R. de Vries. He stated that he intended to kill Peter R. de Vries, but that he very chivalrously refused. Well, Kamil, that's incredibly polite of you. Thankfully, it all turned out well. More from Saskia Belleman, who was there. This could happen to anyone.

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NOS broke the news in Netherlands on Monday, October 6, 2025.
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