Jimmie Åkesson and Sweden Democrats Back Dumpen Amid Defamation Conviction

Jimmie Åkesson, leader of the Sweden Democrats (Sverigedemokraterna), has publicly supported the controversial website Dumpen and its publisher, Sara Nilsson, following her conviction for gross defamation. Nilsson was sentenced by the Gothenburg District Court to a conditional sentence, fined 14,400 kronor, and ordered to pay 43,100 kronor in damages to the plaintiff. The total cost related to the case exceeds half a million kronor.

Åkesson announced on social media that he personally sent a financial contribution to Dumpen, describing it as a symbolic gesture of support for the website’s activities. He pledged that his party would cover all of Nilsson's legal costs, amounting to over 505,000 kronor, including damages and fines. A screenshot of a Swish payment was shared, though the amount was not disclosed publicly.

The Sweden Democrats also advocate for official police deployment of provocation tactics similar to those used by Dumpen to combat crimes. Åkesson expressed plans to establish direct contact with Dumpen to further support their operations.

Within the party, Henrik Vinge has criticized the court ruling and called for a revision of Sweden’s defamation laws. Nilsson herself expressed gratitude for Åkesson's backing, especially as she continues to battle a life-threatening illness while staying committed to effecting change.

This solidarity highlights a clear political stance by the Sweden Democrats against the legal constraints surrounding public exposure of alleged criminals, with Åkesson stating that the law should not protect pedophiles from being publicly revealed. The case and subsequent support have sparked debate about the balance between freedom of speech, defamation law, and law enforcement tactics in Sweden.