Prison sentences of twenty and twelve years with TBS for parents from Woudenberg who abused their six foster children

A couple from Woudenberg received prison sentences of twenty and twelve years for sexually abusing six children in their care. The court imposed TBS with compulsory treatment, acknowledging the severity of the crimes but not all allegations were proven. The male defendant, Richard van den B., and his ex-wife, Evertje van E., committed the abuse over six years, involving acts of sexual violence and coercion. The prosecution sought harsher penalties, but the court's sentences were lower due to insufficient evidence for some charges. The victims, aged from three weeks to six years, were subjected to drugging and exploitation, with evidence including extensive chat logs detailing the abuse. The case highlights the severe psychological impact on the victims, comparable to that of a homicide.