Finally, Meester de Becker insisted on suspension of punishment. As an IT manager, PC is still active in education. “I never told me how to manage the money from the school board,” said the defendant in his last word. The defense had previously argued that the Bruggeling had taken over the system with the black greenhouse from its predecessor.
The judge eventually sentenced PC to six months in prison with a postponement and 1,600 euro fine. He has to pay 96,000 euros in compensation to the civil party.