alekth said:
Actually from what I understand Sweden has a pretty narrow definition of rape and a whole lot of other similar crimes to make up for it. Because it appears that he's not being charged with rape now, but with this "sex by surprise" instead, which is probably a ridiculous translation of something along the lines of sexual misconduct and way below rape. With just a fine of about 700 USD if found guilty. |
No. He's being charged with rape.
The "sex by surprise" comment was just a comment made by his laywer and obviously not true and just usual lawyer tactics.
A fine of 700 USD is not enough to extradite per EU law. No warrant could of been filed for his arrest if that was it There needs to at least be a penalty of 2 years before you can extradite.
He's accused of 2 counts of sexual misconduct, 2 counts of molestation and 1 count of rape... as per the warrant for his arrest.
What was reported by the BBC about him having unprotected sex with a woman while she was asleep is from the warrant. This was after they previously had sex the night before in which she insisted he use a condom.
