On Wednesday, May 20, about thirty people gathered in front of the Brussels courthouse, a hideous, imposing, oppressive, and gloomy building. Outside, police quickly arrived to look for someone in charge. As no one would answer them, the police said they knew the group was there for the trial of an anarchist. Indeed, they had come to observe the trial of T., who has been held hostage by the state for over six months now, accused of attempting to set police cars on fire in front of the Ixelles police station on November 10, 2025.
The thirty people enter the courthouse without incident, leading the police officers present for the hearing, since neither they nor the lawyer know where the courtroom was. Finally, we eat our salvaged pastries in the courtroom, listening to a judge who delivers a verdict at the speed of an auctioneer — one that includes years in prison — followed by a case where the lawyer turns on her (absent) client, calling them “unforgivable,” under pressure from Judge Panou and the state’s attorney. We learn that T. is on his way from prison, having been let out of his cell at 7 a.m.
For T., the federal prosecutor will be in charge.
Ten police officers in the courtroom, plus a three-officer escort standing around him throughout the hearing. Needless to say, the atmosphere in the courtroom was tense.
The hearing begins with T., who explains that he will exercise his right to remain silent because he has not had sufficient access to the case file. The prosecutor then makes her case, requesting a three-year prison sentence. The defense attorney requests an acquittal, arguing reasonable doubt. The verdict is reserved until June 16.
Let’s come together in solidarity by gathering on June 16 at 8:00 a.m. in front of the courthouse — in whatever way each of us finds most appropriate — to tear down this world of cops, prisons, and judges.
Fuck the justice system, freedom for all
In case you want to support T., you can send money to :
Name Fondation Marius Jacob
IBAN BE65 5230 8110 3896
BIC TRIO BE BB
Communication FAC T.
Actforfree received: Translation from
https://stuut.info/Retour-sur-le-proces-de-T-le-20-mai-a-bruxelles-12065
