# Dutch Politician On Trial On Hate Speech Charges October 04, 2010 Author: Toby Sterling Source: The Washington Post Wire Service: AP Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders appealed for freedom of expression Monday as he went on trial for alleged hate speech at a time when his popularity and influence in the Netherlands are near all-time highs. See also:- [ Courts/Justice ](/news-stories/courtsjustice) - [ Islamophobia ](/news-stories/islamophobia) - [ Geert Wilders ](/news-stories/geert-wilders) - [ Religious Freedom ](/news-stories/religious-freedom) - [ Islam ](/religions/islam) - [ International ](/tags/international) Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)