U.S. slams Belgium’s criminal charges against three Jewish men for performing ritual circumcisions U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White has criticized Belgian prosecutors for filing criminal charges against three Jewish men. The charges are related to the performance of ritual circumcisions. White described the action as a “shameful stain” on Belgium, suggesting it could be perceived as antisemitic.

• U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White criticizes Belgian prosecutors.
• Criminal charges were filed against three Jewish men.
• The charges are for performing ritual circumcisions.
• White called the charges a ‘shameful stain’ on Belgium.
• The action was deemed potentially antisemitic by many.