TV4 defends Leif GW Persson
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TV4 defends Leif GW Persson after comments on threats to ministers

TV4 is defending Leif GW Persson after the criminologist's high-profile statements about threats to ministers. Some say he should retire, but we don't think so, TV4 CEO Fredrick Malmberg said.

A man who is accused of making unlawful threats against Migration Minister Johan Forssell (M) and Development Minister Benjamin Dousa (M) received support from Leif GW Persson this weekend.

He says it is an expression of freedom of expression. I support it 100 percent, GW said on TV4's Nyhetsmorgon.

The position has drawn sharp criticism from several quarters, but is now being defended by the channel.

Freedom of expression means that even strong, provocative and uncomfortable criticism of those in power or the judiciary must be allowed - especially in political matters, Fredrik Malmberg says to TV4.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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