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Main Marengo suspect Ridouan Taghi has new lawyers

Main Marengo suspect Ridouan Taghi has new lawyers

Ridouan Taghi, the main suspect in the Marengo trial, has appointed Ronald van der Horst and Anique Slijters as his new defense lawyers. The Amsterdam Court of Appeal announced the appointment on Tuesday, ending a period of over a year during which Taghi lacked legal representation following the arrest of his previous attorney.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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