© SBS6Peter R. de Vries was host of 'De Raadkamer', where he discussed the most current topics from the world of crime and the prison system with judges, lawyers, journalists, victims, pathologists, scientists, researchers and public prosecutors.
European leaders and press freedom campaigners have condemned the shooting of journalist Peter R de Vries on a busy Amsterdam street, demanding his attackers face justice as the veteran Dutch crime reporter fights for his life in hospital.
"This is a crime against journalism and an attack on our values of democracy and rule of law," the head of the European Council, Charles Michel, tweeted. "We will relentlessly continue to defend the freedom of the press."
The Dutch king, Willem-Alexander, and his wife, Máxima, expressed their "deep shock" at the attack on De Vries, who was shot up to five times, including once in the head, shortly after leaving a TV studio at about 7.45pm on Tuesday.
Comment: The attempt on Peter de Vries' life is tragic, yes. Unconscionable, yes. Should the various reports and investigators speak out about it? Yes.
Yet one hears nary a word in support of Julian Assange, one of the world's premiere journalists, being held in solitary confinement in the 'Gitmo' of Britain, Belmarsh Prison. Why is that?
Julian Assange is being held in Belmarsh Prison - Britain's terrorist torture jail
Comment: Translation:
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