Feb 13 β€’ 10:31 UTC πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden Aftonbladet

Four charged with stalking minister

Four individuals have been charged with stalking Swedish Minister Carl-Oskar Bohlin after they followed him home while shouting slogans.

Four individuals, including three men and one woman, have been charged with harassment for stalking Swedish Minister of Civil Defense Carl-Oskar Bohlin. The incident occurred in September near the Mynttorget square outside the Swedish Parliament, when the accused followed Bohlin as he walked home, using a megaphone to shout slogans. The minister described feeling unsafe due to their aggressive behavior, which he labeled as antisocial dominance.

The charges brought against the individuals, who are aged between 30 and 45, stem from the claim that they collectively and deliberately subjected Bohlin to distressing encounters. The prosecutor stated that their combined actions amounted to a serious breach of public order and personal safety. They are reported to be involved in the Palestinian movement, a factor that may bring additional context to their motives.

Despite the serious allegations, the charged individuals have denied any wrongdoing, challenging the prosecutor's claims in court. The ongoing legal proceedings will likely explore the boundaries of political protest, the role of public figures in society, and the implications of physically stalking someone, especially a government official, over differing political views.

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