Swedish Court Rejects Deportation of Rape Convict: Duration of Crime Deemed "Not Serious Enough"

Oct 25, 2025 03:41 pm CST

A Swedish court has sparked global controversy by refusing to deport an Eritrean refugee convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl, ruling that the assault "did not last long enough" to justify deportation despite his three-year prison sentence. The controversial decision has drawn sharp criticism from international figures, including Donald Trump Jr., highlighting ongoing debates about immigration policies and justice for sexual assault victims.