Dion Graus

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Dion Jean Gilbert Graus (born March 19, 1967 in Heerlen) is a Dutch politician, who has been a member of the Tweede Kamer (lower house) since 30 November 2006, for the Party for Freedom (PVV).

Graus is former car salesman and sales representative in veterinary products, and worked for the local Limburg television station TVL.

[edit] Controversy

In December 2006, stories in the Dutch media erupted accusing Graus of having a history of unpaid bills, fraud, lawsuits, disgruntled employers and abusive relations with women.[1] The Dutch justice department later reported that three counts filed against Graus were dismissed, without going into details about the other accusations.[2] In addition, the newspaper Volkskrant on January 27 2007 found several NRC allegations lacking substance e.g. the bills had been paid for after all. The newspaper also reported that Graus had the full confidence of party leader Geert Wilders[3].

[edit] References

  1. ^ NRC article on disputed background of Dion GrausNooit Veroordeeld (Never convicted) NRC Handelsblad December 10 2006
  2. ^ [1] Zaken tegen Graus waren geseponeerd, NRC Handelsblad
  3. ^ (Dutch) Volkskrant January 27 2007 Graus pareert de zwaarste aanvallen Link
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