Youth violence in Sweden
The Riccardo Campogiani Case
On October 6, 2007, a 16-year-old boy in
Stockholm, Riccardo Campogiani, was beaten and kicked to death by other youngsters,
also called the "Rich Kid-hooligans". Four teenagers have been
prosecuted and sentenced for the crime.
A
series of articles in The Local, October 13, 2007 - May 6, 2008
Lighter sentences for Campogiani killers
Three
teenagers convicted of killing 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani in Stockholm
last autumn have had their sentences reduced by the Court of Appeal.
TT/The Local - 6 May 2008
Campogiani witness: 'I’ve lied about
everything'
A
16-year-old boy stunned the Stockholm Court of Appeals on Tuesday when he
confessed to lying to police and in court about what he saw of the fatal
beating of 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani last October.
TT/The Local - 15 Apr 2008
Court: Campogiani trial open to public
The
trial of those accused in the death of 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani will be
open to the public.
Police
have launched an investigation into the desecration of the grave of a
16-year-old boy who was beaten to death after a party in Stockholm last year.
TT/The Local - 14 Feb 2008
Convicted teens released from custody
Two
teenagers found guilty of involvement in the death of 16-year-old Riccardo
Campogiani were released from custody on Monday after facing new charges of
assault and illegal threats.
TT/The Local - 14 Jan 2008
Convicted teens return to court on fresh assault charges
Two
teenagers found guilty last week of involvement in the death of 16-year-old
Riccardo Campogiani will be back in Stockholm District Court on Monday, to face
new charges of assault and illegal threats.
TT/The Local - 14 Jan 2008
Convicted teens back in custody
Two
teenage boys involved in the events that led to the death of 16-year-old
Riccardo Campogiani have been taken back in to custody following a fresh
assault.
Three convicted over teen killing
Defence
lawyer Björn Sandin comments after three teenagers are convicted of the
manslaughter of 16-year-old Riccardo Campogiani.
TT/The Local - 7 Jan 2008
King's speech dwells on the positive
King
Carl XVI Gustaf's traditional Christmas radio broadcast dwelled on the positive
expressing hope for a better world.
TT/The Local - 26 Dec 2007
Prosecutor pushes for maximum terms
The
boys responsible for the death of Riccardo Campogiani should face the maximum
punishment possible for juvenile offenders, the public prosecutor has argued.
High-profile teen murder trial begins
Friday
saw the beginning of a court case for a murder that shocked Sweden.
TT/The Local - 7 Dec 2007
Four charged with murder over teen beating
Four
16-year-old boys have been charged with murder over the beating of Riccardo
Campogiani in Stockholm in October.
Sweden comes to terms with huge youth demo
Sweden
was coming to terms Saturday with one of the largest demonstrations the country
has ever seen – against growing binge drinking and violence among Swedish
youth.
TT/The Local - 13 Oct 2007
Youth violence in Sweden: The Rödeby
shooting case
Youngsters tortured 55-year-old
to death. They filmed when disabled man begged for his life
By Olle Castelius
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