Former PVV'er Hero Brinkman degraded by police

The Amsterdam police Hero Brinkman (51) is conditional dismissal by his employer told with a probationary period of three years for serious dereliction of duty. He was also demoted in rank by police.

The disciplinary action against Brinkman - of 2006 tot 2012 MP for the Freedom Party - have been taken following a complaint on behalf of a female lawyer Bart Swier client submitted. Research has shown that according Swier detective Brinkman women in 2013 "Wanted to knowingly pay for an assault they did not commit. The real culprit was sent home by Brinkman ".