Swedish court lets activist off, citing climate emergency

Stockholm (AFP) Nov 24, 2023

A Swedish court has found an activist guilty of disobeying police but let him off without a fine, citing the "climate emergency." Sweden's Prosecution Authority said on Friday that the public prosecutor had yet to decide on whether to appeal against the decision. The case concerned a 41-year-old man who took part in a 2022 climate protest that involved blocking traffic in central Stockho