The Belgian Pieter G., who filmed the climate action, received the same sentence as Mouton. The Public Prosecution Service had demanded four months in prison against the men, two of which were conditional.
Mouton is now appealing the conviction because he thinks the sentence is too harsh. According to lawyer Azzaad Ramsaroep, the activist has done everything to prevent the painting from being damaged. Only the frame and back plate sustained minor damage. “This is not the way to deal with an activist,” Ramsaroep said. The judge ruled that Mouton had to go to jail immediately. Ramsaroep, however, asks that his client can be released for the time being pending the appeal.
Pieter G.’s lawyer said earlier that he was still thinking about an appeal. A third activist will not appear in court until Friday.
Mouton has already made himself noticed in our country with climate actions, including during the Tour of Flanders in cycling and the cup final in football.