Ex-politician gets community service for racist insults and doxing

Former Amsterdam alderman Geert Dales, 74, has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service, with 40 hours suspended, for insulting, defaming, and doxing a taxi driver. The public prosecutor had sought the same penalty.

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unpleasant facts, with unpleasant messages on social media using unpleasant words, aimed at frightening, intimidating, and belittling.

The court in Amsterdam found Dales guilty of calling the driver a "fucking Moroccan and dirty Muslim" in November 2024. The judge described the case as involving "unpleasant facts, with unpleasant messages on social media using unpleasant words," aimed at "frightening, intimidating, and belittling."

Dales denies making discriminatory remarks, according to Het Parool. The incident occurred at a taxi stand at Sloterdijk station. Dales claimed he was late returning from Zandvoort and needed a taxi. He stated he intervened after seeing the driver treat two women poorly, but the taxi driver alleged Dales also said, "You hate gays, you don't know who I am."

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You hate gays, you don't know who I am.

Later that night and the following morning, Dales posted messages on X (formerly Twitter) referring to "Muslim terrorists." He admitted he "shouldn't have chosen a taxi with a Muslim." Dales also included a photo of the driver and the taxi's license plate, constituting doxing, the court ruled. The judge concluded, "This proves that your goal was to hinder him in his work."

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I shouldn't have chosen a taxi with a Muslim.

Dales announced on X that he will appeal the verdict, stating, "Too bad for everyone's time, but it is what it is. Too bad for the costs too, because this won't be free. I am considering a crowdfunding campaign."

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This proves that your goal was to hinder him in his work.