Richard Biefnot

Richard Biefnot
Communal Councillor in Mons
In office 1983–2009
Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives
In office 1995–1999
Preceded by	Elio Di Rupo
Member of the Parliament of Wallonia and the French Community of Belgium
In office 1999–2004
Provincial Councillor of the Hainaut Province
In office 2004–2009
Personal details
Born	24 March 1949 Mons, Belgium
Died	18 August 2020(2020-08-18) (aged 71)
Political party	PS

Richard Biefnot (24 March 1949 – 18 August 2020) was a Belgian politician.[1] He served on the Parliament of Wallonia and the Chamber of Representatives and was a member of the Socialist Party.

Biography

Biefnot was a fiscal and social advisor. He served as President of the Centre de délassement du Grand Large in Mons.

On 18 May 2009, Biefnot was indicted and charged with possession of child porn, but was not convicted. However, he was expelled from the Socialist Party and resigned from his post as Communal Councillor in Mons.[2]

Richard Biefnot died on 18 August 2020 at the age of 71.

References

1. "Richard Biefnot, ancien échevin de la ville de Mons, est décédé des suites d'une maladie à 71 ans". Sudinfo.be (in French). 20 August 2020.
2. "Richard Biefnot exclu du PS". DH.be (in French). 18 May 2009.