Borsato‘s Defense Draws Fire: Critic Claims Singer Canโ ‘lieโ Without Hindrance’
Crimeโ journalist John van denโ Heuvel, aโ vocal โcritic of marcoโ Borsato,โ has sharply condemned the singer’s โdefense strategy in the ongoing case involving allegations of sexual abuse, asserting that Borsato is effectively permitted to “lie without hindrance.” โThe โcomments come after Borsato’s recent rebuttal โขfollowingโฃ years of accusations.
Van den Heuvel’sโฃ criticism centers on what he describes as “victim blaming” โwithin Borsato’s defense, arguing it demonstrates “zero self-reflection.” He alleges borsato’s portrayalโ of events-suggesting a permissive environment existed-is damaging and could discourage future reporting of abuse. โคThe case โrevolves aroundโข allegations of inappropriate conduct with an underage girl, whichโ Borsato denies.
According to a report in Weekend, Van den Heuvel questioned Borsato’s attemptโ to attribute responsibility to โขa former โขpersonal assistant, stating, “Does Borsato really think that โคa woman whoโ served as a kind of PA for him for years and apparently had โfar too free sexual morals, is responsible for his behavior towards her daughter?”
Vanโค den Heuvel further contends that Borsato’s depiction of himself asโข a “white swan” amidst a morally questionable environment is misleading.He believes this narrative implies years spent in a “house full โof Sodom โand Gomorrah” while maintaining innocence. โข
The journalist also highlighted โขtheโข legal position of a suspect,noting that cooperation is not legally required in โฃsecuring aโฃ conviction. He โคemphasized โฃthat the ultimate decision rests with the judges,stating,”A lie can even be punishable. Fortunately, it is indeed not Borsato’s entourage โขor his fans who decideโข on guilt or โinnocence. Those are theโฃ judges,and they are not to be envied here.” Despite his strong criticism,Vanโฃ den Heuvel expressed confidence that “justice will beโ served.”
Van den Heuvel has aโค well-documented history โof publiclyโข questioningโข Borsato’s innocence and has reportedly advised the complainant, A., on how to report theโ singer. the ties between โคVanโ den Heuvel and those litigating against Borsato are described as “strong”โ and “very โbig.”