TV4 Defends Criminologist Leif GW Persson After Controversial Statements

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.

23 Feb, 10:45 — 23 Feb, 10:45

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This story highlights the tension between public figures' controversial statements and their employers' stances, especially when those statements involve sensitive topics like threats against government officials. It underscores the role of media outlets in defending their personalities amidst public scrutiny and calls for their removal. TV4's defense of Persson is a significant move that could impact public perception of both the criminologist and the broadcasting company.

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Both Svenska Dagbladet and Aftonbladet report that TV4 is defending criminologist Leif GW Persson following his controversial statements concerning threats against ministers. The coverage is largely aligned, focusing on TV4's support for Persson despite public scrutiny.

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	svenska-dagbladet	aftonbladet
The specific quote from TV4-chief Fredrick Malmberg stating, "They think he should retire, but we don't."

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What sources agree on

TV4 is defending Leif GW Persson.
Leif GW Persson is a criminologist.
Persson made controversial statements about threats against ministers.

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TV4 is defending Leif GW Persson.

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Leif GW Persson made controversial statements about threats against ministers.

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TV4-chief Fredrick Malmberg stated that "They think he should retire, but we don't."

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The specific quote from TV4-chief Fredrick Malmberg stating, "They think he should retire, but we don't."

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aftonbladet

TV4 tar GW i försvar

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svenska-dagbladet

TV4 försvarar GW efter ställningstagande

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TV4defends Leif GW Persson Leif GW Perssoncriminologist who made controversial statements Fredrick MalmbergTV4-chief

Coverage Timeline

First report: aftonbladet · 23 Feb, 10:45|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

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aftonbladet23 Feb, 10:45First to report

TV4 tar GW i försvar

svenska-dagbladet23 Feb, 10:45Latest update

TV4 försvarar GW efter ställningstagande

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svenska-dagbladet1h ago

TV4 försvarar GW efter ställningstagande

TV4 tar Leif GW Persson i försvar efter kriminologens uppmärksammade uttalanden om hot mot ministrar. – De tycker han ska gå i pension, men det tycker inte vi, säger TV4-chefen Fredrick Malmberg.

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aftonbladet1h ago

TV4 tar GW i försvar

TV4 tar Leif GW Persson i försvar efter kriminologens uppmärksammade uttalanden om hot mot ministrar.

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TV4 Defends Criminologist Leif GW Persson After Controversial Statements

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

TV4 tar GW i försvar

Center

TV4 försvarar GW efter ställningstagande

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TV4 tar GW i försvar

TV4 försvarar GW efter ställningstagande

Read at source (2 outlets)

TV4 försvarar GW efter ställningstagande

TV4 tar GW i försvar

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