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Van Putten apologizes for statement on murdering and burning Dutch military

October 31, 2017

ORANJESTAD – Politician Clyde van Putten has apologized to residents of St. Eustatius for his highly criticized statement on murdering and burning the Dutch military. He said he would take ‘full responsibility’ if he has to appear before the judge in court.

Not stepping down

Public Ministry began preliminary investigation

‘Taken out of context’

Source: Caribisch Netwerk | 18 oktober 2017 | John Samson

http://stmaartennews.com/dutch-news/van-putten-apologizes-statement-murdering-burning-dutch-military/

Source: https://www.sxm-talks.com/st-maarten-news/van-putten-apologizes-for-statement-on-murdering-and-burning-dutch-military/

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