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Moshe Friedman’s lawsuit against U.S. Ambassador Bill White set to begin on October 20

Moshe Friedman has filed a lawsuit against U.S. Ambassador Bill White, which will commence on October 20 in Brussels.

25 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The lawsuit filed by Moshe Friedman, an Antwerp Jewish activist, against Bill White, the U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, is set to begin on October 20. This has been confirmed by the direct summons recently served to the ambassador, which was reviewed by Belga.

Friedman has accused Bill White of various offenses, including threats, extortion, defamation, and stalking. The case will be heard by the 26th chamber of the Brussels Criminal Court.

In an official statement, Bill White announced that he intends to invoke his diplomatic immunity in this case. He appears largely unfazed by Friedman’s allegations.

The charges against the ambassador are noteworthy given his diplomatic status. Lawyers involved in the case are closely monitoring the implications of this immunity.

It remains unclear what consequences this legal battle will have for the parties involved, as preparations for the hearing on October 20 are in full swing.

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