Geert Wilders says he is ’happy’ after Pakistani cricketer sentenced to 12 years in prison

A Dutch court has sentenced a former Pakistani cricketer to 12 years in prison over allegations that he had offered a bounty for the death of firebrand anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders. The suspect, identified by Wilders as Khalid Latif, has been accused of offering a bounty of 21,000 euros to anybody who killed Wilders. Wilders said he was “very happy” with the verdict. Click on link for more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: