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Belgians protest release of killer's ex-wife
Demonstrations held in Brussels after court ruling to free Michelle Martin after half of her 30-year sentence.
Last Modified: 20 Aug 2012 00:00

Demonstrations have been held in Belgium to protest the release of the ex-wife of child killer Marc Dutroux.

The rallies in Brussels follow a court ruling earlier this month to free Michelle Martin.

Martin has served half of her 30-year sentence for her involvement in the kidnap, rape and deaths of two of her husband's victims.

Al Jazeera's Peter Sharp reports from Brussels.

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