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Forensic Board Raises Relapse Risk for Jackie Arklöv

There is a "medium-high" risk of relapse into serious crime for Jackie Arklöv who is serving a life sentence for the police murders in Malexander 1999, according to a new statement from the National Board of Forensic Medicine (RMV). .

Forensic Board Raises Relapse Risk for Jackie Arklöv

Mother Cleared in Daughter's Honor Killing Case in Lessebo

The mother of a 22-year-old woman, whose body was found badly burned in a bus shelter in Lessebo last year, is acquitted of murder. This is announced by the Göta Court of Appeal, which confirms the district court's judgment.

Mother Cleared in Daughter's Honor Killing Case in Lessebo

Concerns Over Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 in Sweden

The Government is considering whether the age of criminal responsibility should be lowered to 14 years. This could lead to even younger children being recruited by gangs, warn police, prosecutors, and courts.

Concerns Over Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 in Sweden

Life Sentence Upheld for Murder of Pregnant Woman in Linköping

The Court of Appeal also sentences the man who murdered a pregnant woman in Linköping last year to life imprisonment. .

Life Sentence Upheld for Murder of Pregnant Woman in Linköping

25-year-old Cleared of Gang Murder Involvement in Norrköping

A 16-year-old boy was shot to death in Norrköping last spring. Now, the Göta Court of Appeal is acquitting a 25-year-old man of aiding and abetting the murder.

25-year-old Cleared of Gang Murder Involvement in Norrköping

Swedish Supreme Court Upholds Deportation of Teen Born in Sweden

A teenager who shot a man to death in Flemingsberg was sentenced to prison and deportation – despite being born and raised in Sweden. Now the Supreme Court decides that it was correct – but shortens the deportation.

Swedish Supreme Court Upholds Deportation of Teen Born in Sweden

Arklöv's Request for Transfer to Open Prison Denied by Swedish Authorities

Jackie Arklöv, who is serving a life sentence for the police murders in Malexander 1999, is denied his application to be transferred to an open prison. .

Arklöv's Request for Transfer to Open Prison Denied by Swedish Authorities

Reduced sentences for restaurant murder in Norrköping

Two men who were sentenced to life imprisonment after a murder in Norrköping in 2023 have their sentences reduced to 12 years, announces the Göta Court of Appeal. .

Reduced sentences for restaurant murder in Norrköping

Want to be able to lock up the Ghost Man for an indeterminate period

Both "The Ghost Man" and "The Nytorget Man" were suspected of new sexual offenses shortly after being conditionally released. Legal expert Sven-Erik Alhem now hopes that the law will be changed.

Want to be able to lock up the Ghost Man for an indeterminate period

The Court of Appeal upholds life sentence for murder

A 23-year-old man was shot to death when he was out walking a dog in Växjö last October. A 21-year-old man, who has been identified as the leader of a criminal network in the city, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the district court for the murder, which has been described as "a pure execution".

The Court of Appeal upholds life sentence for murder

Judge suspected of having fallen asleep – verdict is overturned

A judge at Örebro district court is suspected of having fallen asleep in the middle of a trial. Now the entire case must be retried, reports Nerikes Allehanda.

Judge suspected of having fallen asleep – verdict is overturned

Heavy No to Stricter Sentences for Young People

The government wants young people between 15 and 17 years old to be able to be sentenced to harsher penalties. But many are critical of the proposal that has been put forward, and prosecutors want the government to consider a completely different solution.

Heavy No to Stricter Sentences for Young People

Harsh criticism of proposal for indeterminate sentence

Despite high risk of relapse, the Nytorgsman was released on parole and is suspected of rape again. The day before the news broke, the deadline for the proposal for imprisonment for an indefinite period to protect society from dangerous repeat offenders expired.

Harsh criticism of proposal for indeterminate sentence

Acquitted of axe murder in Växjö 2011

The Göta Court of Appeal acquits a 36-year-old man who was prosecuted for having axe-murdered his mother in Växjö in 2011, despite traces of him being found on the murder weapon. Previously, the man had also been acquitted by the Växjö District Court.

Acquitted of axe murder in Växjö 2011

Woman gets life sentence for gang murder – shot 17-year-old

The boy was lured to the location under the pretext that the woman wanted to buy his headphones. Instead, she pulled out a pistol and shot him in the face at close range.

Woman gets life sentence for gang murder – shot 17-year-old

Acquitted of Rape Despite Clear No

The Göta Court of Appeal acquits a teenager from rape as the prosecutor failed to prove intent to commit a crime, reports [Smålandsposten. ](https://www.

Acquitted of Rape Despite Clear No

Murdered Pregnant Girlfriend - Life Sentence Confirmed

The Göta Court of Appeal upholds the life sentence against a 22-year-old man who murdered his pregnant girlfriend in Örebro. .

Murdered Pregnant Girlfriend - Life Sentence Confirmed

Gang Leader Receives Reduced Sentence

The Court of Appeal reduces the sentence for a 26-year-old gang leader from Kalmar who was prosecuted for planning murder on rivals. According to the prosecutor, he has connections to the criminal network Foxtrot.

Gang Leader Receives Reduced Sentence

Man had explosives in bag – sentenced

A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after being caught with 5. 3 kilos of explosives in a taxi in Linköping.

Man had explosives in bag – sentenced

Confirmed life sentence for murder in Tranås

The Göta Court of Appeal upholds the verdict of the Eksjö District Court, where three men were sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering a man and then setting fire to his residence in Tranås, reports [P4 Jönköping. ](https://sverigesradio.

Confirmed life sentence for murder in Tranås

Salwan Momika charged after Quran burnings

Salwan Momika and Salwan Najem are being prosecuted for incitement against a ethnic group following Quran burnings in Stockholm in the summer of 2023. The purpose is to express contempt towards Muslims due to their religious beliefs, says prosecutor Anna Hankkio about her assessment of the actions.

Salwan Momika charged after Quran burnings