Bill Gates, Pfizer CEO to stand trial in Netherlands over alleged COVID-19 vaccine injuries
(Based on reports by cairnsnews.com and The Defender)
A Dutch court has ruled that Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and leading global philanthropist, will face trial in the Netherlands following a lawsuit involving COVID-19 vaccine injuries. The case, which includes multiple other high-profile defendants, claims that the vaccines were unsafe and had negative health impacts on the plaintiffs. This development has been largely covered by local Dutch sources, with outlets like De Telegraaf and independent platforms Zebra Inspiratie bringing attention to the case. However, major international news networks have not widely reported the matter.
According to cairnsnews.com, the lawsuit was originally filed in the District Court of Leeuwarden, the Netherlands. In it, seven Dutch citizens allege that Bill Gates, along with former Dutch Prime Minister and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Pfizer CEO Dr. Albert Bourla, and members of the Netherlands’ COVID-19 Outbreak Management Team, knowingly misrepresented the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. This group, who self-identify as “corona skeptics,” believes the defendants disregarded potential health risks, leading to significant physical harm among those who received the vaccine. The Defender, another independent media platform cited in the cairnsnews.com report, indicates that one plaintiff has died, leaving six to continue the case.
The court’s jurisdiction over Gates was challenged, as his representatives argued he resides in the United States and should not be subject to Dutch legal proceedings. However, the Leeuwarden court ruled on October 16 that it does hold jurisdiction, given the “connected” nature of the claims against Gates and the other defendants and the fact that the case pertains to issues that directly affect Dutch citizens. As per De Andere Krant, Gates will now be responsible for legal fees totaling approximately €1,406.
The plaintiffs’ primary contention, as outlined in cairnsnews.com and The Defender, is that Gates and other officials promoted the vaccine without adequate transparency about its risks. Dutch independent journalist Erica Krikke told The Defender that the plaintiffs argue Gates’ foundation played a role in shaping COVID-19 policies globally and in the Netherlands. In response, they are now asking for legal redress, claiming they were misled about the vaccine's safety, and that injuries resulted from this alleged misinformation.
The cairnsnews.com report highlights that Gates is represented in the Netherlands by Pels Rijcken, the country’s largest litigation firm, based in The Hague. This firm, which did not contest the basis of the claims, focused instead on challenging the court’s jurisdiction over Gates, given his American residency. Other defendants, including Pfizer’s Dr. Bourla, did not dispute Dutch jurisdiction.
During the September 18 hearing, plaintiffs’ statements were made before the court. According to Zebra Inspiratie, one of the plaintiffs, unable to speak due to health complications from the vaccine, was represented by her father, who gave an emotional account of her declining health post-vaccination. Krikke shared that this testimony led to a reflective pause from the judge, indicating the impact of these personal stories on the legal proceedings.
The case also raises broader issues about the global COVID-19 vaccination drive, with plaintiffs arguing that the defendants' support for the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) "Great Reset" agenda may have influenced their actions. The Leeuwarden court ruling includes references to the Gates Foundation’s affiliation with the WEF, which advocates for “centralized, global intervention” to manage crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Defender also quotes New Zealand-based independent journalist Penny Marie, who has closely followed this case. Marie expressed hope that the Dutch court’s decision to proceed with this case will set a precedent for similar lawsuits worldwide, particularly those against individuals involved in large-scale public health policies. Marie believes the ruling may support other plaintiffs’ efforts to bring international figures to trial in their respective countries, even if those defendants are not based locally.
This lawsuit, according to cairnsnews.com, serves as a rare instance in which vaccine injury claims against global figures, including Gates, have advanced in court. Dutch attorney Meike Terhorst, however, remains cautious, noting that previous lawsuits related to COVID-19 policies in the Netherlands have seen limited success. She pointed out that many judges in the Netherlands tend to support vaccination programs, which could present challenges for this case’s outcome.
Both cairnsnews.com and The Defender also reference Pfizer’s admission in its COVID-19 mRNA documents that shingles, a condition reported by some vaccine recipients, could be linked to the vaccine. The World Health Organization has previously designated shingles as similar to Monkeypox, a virus declared a “public health emergency of international concern” on August 14, 2024.
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London, Nov 22: A bomb disposal squad deployed as a “precaution” to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport concluded an investigation into a "security incident" on Friday after making a “suspect package” safe.
The South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest airport after Heathrow, which was briefly shut owing to the incident reopened following the incident.
The Gatwick is around 45 km south of London.
Two people detained during the enquiries have since been allowed to continue their journey as the airport was opened.
“Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a suspect package at Gatwick Airport. Officers from the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team made the package safe, and the airport has been handed back to its operator,” Sussex Police said in an updated statement.
“Two people detained while enquiries were ongoing have subsequently been allowed to continue their journeys. There will remain an increased police presence in the area to assist with passengers accessing the South Terminal for onward travel,” the statement added.
Earlier on Friday, the incident caused severe disruption at the busy airport’s South Terminal, while the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport remained unaffected.
“Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20 am on Friday (November 22) following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage,” a Sussex Police statement said.
“To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with. As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport. This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We’d advise the public to avoid the area where possible,” it said.
Footage on social media taken outside the airport showed crowds of frustrated travellers being moved away from the terminal building.
Gatwick said it was working hard to resolve the issue.
“A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident," the airport said in a social media post.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Train and bus services that serve the airport were also impacted while the police carried out their inquiries.
In an unrelated incident in south London on Friday morning, the US Embassy area in Nine Elms by the River Thames was the scene of a controlled explosion by Scotland Yard dealing with what they believe may have been a “hoax device”.
“We can confirm the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers,” the Metropolitan Police said in a post on X.
“Initial indications are that the item was a hoax device. An investigation will now follow. Some cordons will remain in place for the time being but the majority of the police response will now be stood down,” it added.
