Swedish broadcaster TV4 has expressed support for commentator Leif GW Persson following his controversial statements concerning actions against government ministers.

Swedish criminologist Leif GW Persson has publicly stated his support for threats made against ministers.

Swedish broadcaster TV4 has come to the defense of criminologist Leif GW Persson following his controversial statements regarding threats against ministers, with the TV4 chief stating they do not believe he should retire.

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard has strongly criticized criminologist Leif GW Persson's statement supporting a man suspected of threatening Swedish ministers, calling it 'astonishing'.

Criminologist Leif GW Persson supports the man accused of threatening a minister with apples painted with Hitler faces, even offering to cover his legal costs.

Sweden's Foreign Minister believes Leif GW Persson has crossed a line by supporting the 'apple action,' prompting a sharp rebuke from Persson.