Lower sentence requested on appeal for suspect in assault of actor Bas Muijs
During an appeal hearing, the prosecution requested a lower sentence for a man who previously assaulted and attempted to extort actor Bas Muijs in March 2023. The suspect had lured the actor to a home to force a confession for a fabricated rape allegation, but Muijs escaped by pretending to have a medical crisis.
On March 12, 2023, a man identified as W. lured actor Bas Muijs to a residence where he held him against his will alongside his partner, Madelon L. During the encounter, W. assaulted the actor with kicks, punches, a chokehold, and a nail gun. The suspects demanded 35,000 euros from Muijs and forced him to record a false confession of sexual assault, threatening to release the video if he did not pay. Muijs eventually escaped by feigning a medical emergency, leading W. to transport him to a hospital.
Previously, a court sentenced W. to two years in prison with six months suspended, while L. received eighty hours of community service. During the appeal process, the prosecution requested a lower sentence for W. while confirming charges of extortion, unlawful detention, and severe assault. The defense noted L.'s significant mental health struggles following the incident. The court is scheduled to deliver a final ruling on October 14.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
