Pedopornographic images found in Marc Dutroux's prison cell

Nearly 200 pedopornographic images were reportedly discovered in Marc Dutroux's prison cell in 2024. Dutroux denies the accusations, claiming the images were planted to harass him.

23 Feb, 17:04 — 23 Feb, 19:03

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Why this matters

Marc Dutroux is a notorious Belgian child murderer, and the discovery of pedopornographic images in his prison cell is highly significant. This event reignites public outrage, raises serious questions about prison security and oversight, and highlights the ongoing challenge of managing high-profile, dangerous inmates.

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Both outlets report the discovery of pedopornographic images in Marc Dutroux's prison cell in 2024, citing the Belgian magazine Humo. While `nos` provides a concise factual account, `dh-les-sports` adds details about the quantity of images and includes Dutroux's denial, where he claims the images were planted to harass him.

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nos

dh-les-sports

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noscentercenterneutralreports initial facts without further elaboration

dh-les-sportscentercenter-rightneutralincludes Dutroux's denial and harassment claim

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely balanced, with `nos` providing a neutral factual report and `dh-les-sports` including additional details and the accused's denial.

What sources agree on

Pedopornographic images were found in Marc Dutroux's prison cell.
The discovery of the images occurred in 2024.
The information about the discovery was reported by the Belgian magazine Humo.

Where they diverge

Marc Dutroux's reaction and claims regarding the images

dh-les-sports

This outlet reports Dutroux denies the accusations, claiming the images were planted to harass him.

nos

This outlet does not mention Dutroux's reaction or any claims from him.

The specific quantity of images found

dh-les-sports

This outlet specifies that 'hundreds' or 'nearly 200' images were discovered.

nos

This outlet only refers to 'images' without specifying a number.

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Images of child sexual abuse were found in Marc Dutroux's prison cell.

agreed·nosdh-les-sports

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The discovery of the images occurred in 2024.

agreed·nosdh-les-sports

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The information was reported by the Belgian magazine Humo.

Coverage gaps

Marc Dutroux's denial of the images and his claim that they were planted for harassment.

Reporteddh-les-sports

Missingnos

The approximate number of images found, stated as 'nearly 200'.

Reporteddh-les-sports

Missingnos

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

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Center

nos

Beelden van kindermisbruik gevonden in cel kindermoordenaar Marc Dutroux

dh-les-sports

Des centaines d’images pédopornographiques retrouvées dans la cellule de Marc Dutroux : “Du harcèlement”

Right-leaning

No articles

Key entities

Marc Dutrouxnotorious child murderer and inmate HumoBelgian magazine that broke the story Belgian Justiceinvestigating the discovery

Coverage Timeline

First report: dh-les-sports · 23 Feb, 17:04|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

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dh-les-sports23 Feb, 17:04First to report

Des centaines d’images pédopornographiques retrouvées dans la cellule de Marc Dutroux : “Du harcèlement”

2h later

nos23 Feb, 19:03Latest update

Beelden van kindermisbruik gevonden in cel kindermoordenaar Marc Dutroux

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nos1d ago

Beelden van kindermisbruik gevonden in cel kindermoordenaar Marc Dutroux

In de cel van kindermoordenaar Marc Dutroux in België zijn in 2024 afbeeldingen gevonden van seksueel misbruik van minderjarigen. Dat schrijft het Belgische tijdschrift Humo. Justitie heeft een onderzoek ingesteld. Volgens Humo werden er zo'n tweehonderd pornografische foto's gevonden bij een doorzoeking van de cel van Dutroux, die gevangen zit in Nijvel. Op honderd beelden zouden naakte kinderen te zien zijn. De nu 69-jarige Dutroux werd in 2004 veroordeeld tot levensla...

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dh-les-sports1d ago

Des centaines d’images pédopornographiques retrouvées dans la cellule de Marc Dutroux : “Du harcèlement”

D’après le magazine Humo, près de 200 images ont été découvertes dans la cellule de Marc Dutroux en 2024. Il nie toute accusation, affirmant que ces clichés ont été déposés là dans le but de le harceler. ...

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Pedopornographic images found in Marc Dutroux's prison cell

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What sources agree on

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Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Left-leaning

Center

Beelden van kindermisbruik gevonden in cel kindermoordenaar Marc Dutroux

Des centaines d’images pédopornographiques retrouvées dans la cellule de Marc Dutroux : “Du harcèlement”

Right-leaning

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Coverage Timeline

Des centaines d’images pédopornographiques retrouvées dans la cellule de Marc Dutroux : “Du harcèlement”

Beelden van kindermisbruik gevonden in cel kindermoordenaar Marc Dutroux

Read at source (2 outlets)

Beelden van kindermisbruik gevonden in cel kindermoordenaar Marc Dutroux

Des centaines d’images pédopornographiques retrouvées dans la cellule de Marc Dutroux : “Du harcèlement”

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