Controversial trial in Leeuwarden
A high-profile court case in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, has taken an unexpected turn. One of the defendants in the case, Bill Gates, is challenging the jurisdiction of the Dutch court to hear the case against him. This litigation has raised questions about where the boundaries of international jurisdictions lie and has brought into focus a complex legal dispute with global implications.
Trial on The Great Reset
The lawsuit was initiated by seven plaintiffs who claim to have suffered injuries as a result of Covid-19 vaccinations. Tragically, one of the original plaintiffs has since died. The remaining six are represented by lawyers Arno van Kessel and Peter Stassen. The Dutch State and 16 private individuals stand accused. Some of the defendants are Bill Gates, Albert Bourla (Pfizer), Mark Rutte, Hugo de Jonge and several other key figures in politics, business and science. Mr Gates is represented by lawyers Heemskerk and Mulder of the law firm Pels Rijcken.
Legal dispute on eligibility
During the hearing on 18 September 2024 before the Court of Justice in Leeuwarden, Mr Gates’ lawyers raised an objection to the jurisdiction of the Court. They argued that there is no legal basis for international jurisdiction in this case. Lawyer Peter Stassen, on the other hand, argued that the Leeuwarden court has full jurisdiction to judge the case against Gates. In a controversial statement, Mr Stassen described Mr Gates as a “terrorist” acting in the framework of the international project “COVID-19: The Great Reset”.
Sensitive testimonies and media coverage
A unique feature of the trial was when one of the plaintiffs, through a parent, was given the opportunity to give a testimony. This marked the first time that an alleged victim of the Covid-19 vaccine could openly speak before a court. Interestingly, the judge ruled that Bill Gates’ name could not be mentioned audibly in video recordings of the trial. Instead, his name was replaced with the term “Eiser 1” (Plaintiff 1) in the audio track, raising questions about the balance between public interest and privacy.
Future implications
The court’s decision on the jurisdictional issue, which is expected within four weeks, will determine whether the trial against Gates can proceed. Regardless of the outcome of the litigation, the process will continue against the other defendants, as no one else has challenged the court’s jurisdiction. This litigation represents a unique confrontation of conflicting realities and has the potential to have far-reaching consequences for the way international legal cases are handled in the future.
To ensure full transparency, all court documents have been made available to the public via the RechtOprecht Foundation’s website rechtoprecht.online. The Foundation is in need of donations to continue the case. This judicial review represents a critical examination of power structures and decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whatever the outcome, it is likely to have a significant impact on future discussions on global health policy and accountability.
