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Ghent police launches investigation into homophobia against Jonatan Medart

Following the sharing of footage depicting homophobia towards Jonatan Medart, the Ghent police have filed a report.

26 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Archive photo: Ghent police launches investigation into homophobia against Jonatan Medart — Archive photoPhoto: Fred Romero from Paris, France · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

Jonatan Medart, an influencer, shared footage showing him and his boyfriend Seppe being harassed on Wednesday evening in Ghent. The incidents occurred after an awards ceremony at the Winter Circus. During the event, a group of men shouted at them with the remark: 'You are a well-known gay.'

In response to the footage, the Ghent police have independently filed a report. This was confirmed by a police spokesperson. Medart had originally shared the footage on social media, but he has since deleted it.

The Hate Crimes Unit of the Ghent police is involved in the investigation. According to Medart, this is a case of homophobia, and the police have confirmed that they take it seriously. The investigation is still in its early stages.

Additionally, the lawyer for one of the men in the footage, David Dendoncker, has stated that his client has received death threats. Dendoncker is calling for calm and is considering the impact of the incident on his client and his client’s family.

The situation has sparked public outrage, with some parties involved seeking legal representation. The lawyers have advocated for a balanced approach to the situation, aiming to prevent further escalation of hate or threats.

Meanwhile, attention on the case remains high, and reactions from various parties, including the employer of one of the perpetrators, emphasize that there is no place for discrimination. There are also voices warning of the potential consequences of public condemnation of those depicted in the footage.

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