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Swedish court spares Eritrean rapist from deportation due to short duration

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Swedish court spares Eritrean rapist from deportation due to short duration
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A Swedish court has ruled that a 16-year-old girl named Meya, who was raped by an Eritrean man, will not face deportation. The court"s decision was based on the finding that the "rape had not lasted long enough." This ruling has drawn attention due to the involvement of Lena Berggren, one of the lay judges on the case, who is affiliated with an extreme left-wing party in Sweden and works as a historian focusing on issues of racism and nationalism.

The case has sparked discussions regarding the legal definitions and implications of sexual assault in Sweden. The court"s decision has raised concerns among various groups about the treatment of victims and the legal standards applied in such cases.

This incident occurs amid ongoing debates about immigration and crime in Sweden, reflecting broader societal tensions. For further context on related issues, see recent developments in political discourse.