ZUTPHEN - The 53-year-old judo teacher from Ruurlo who fornicated with two underage girls must serve 3 years in prison, of which 1 year of probation, according to the court in Zutphen. One of the girls was his own daughter, the other was taught by him.

The judge acquitted the man of abusing three other girls, one of whom was another daughter.

During the hearing, two weeks ago, the owner of a judo school, with many branches in the Achterhoek region, denied everything: "They set as their goal: we're just going to take Mr. out of work."

Judo Bond Nederland previously suspended the man and took away his teaching license.

The prosecution (OM) had demanded 4 years in prison, one of which was suspended.