Brussels prosecutor seeks 8-month sentence for police officer in teen assault case

The Brussels prosecutor's office requested an eight-month prison sentence for one police officer and an acquittal for another, both charged with assaulting a 16-year-old during New Year's Eve 2021-2022 in Molenbeek. The request cites reasonable doubt for one officer, indicating a split in accountability. This is a routine judicial proceeding, not a systemic shift, but it highlights ongoing scrutiny of police conduct in Belgium.