Sweden's biggest TV gala is not known for controversy. But this year, Kristallen delivers not only industry backslapping but also some friction. Here are the talking points for the evening.
TV & filmThe so-called nanny requested that the investigation into the Knutby case be reopened following a review that pointed to several alleged shortcomings. Now the Attorney General's office has refused, saying it does not believe any new evidence is being presented. Looking at old material and reassessing it is not, in a legal sense, considered new circumstances or evidence, Chief Prosecutor Mats Svensson says.
SwedenLawyer Johan Eriksson will submit a request on Friday to reopen the preliminary investigation in the Knutby case - with the goal of overturning the murder conviction against the nanny. "My view is that she did not commit murder. She shot a dead person," he said at a press conference.
SwedenLawyer Johan Eriksson seeks to overturn the nanny's murder conviction in Knutby. On Friday, he will submit a request to the Attorney General to reopen the preliminary investigation.
CrimeThe Attorney General (RÅ) will not request a review in the Supreme Court of the Knutby case. At present, there is no reason for the Attorney General to take any action, says Chief Prosecutor Mats Svensson at RÅ to SVT.
SwedenPublic Prosecutor Elin Blank is hitting back at Aftonbladet's review of the Knutby case. She will not take the initiative to appeal the verdict against the so-called nanny.
CrimeAttorney Johan Eriksson will request an overturning of the murder conviction against the so-called nanny in Knutby, who was convicted of shooting dead pastor Helge Fossmo's wife in 2004. However, being granted an overturning is extremely difficult, according to Dennis Martinsson, a doctor of criminal law. It is not easy to determine whether it is strong enough, he says.
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