Youth violence in Sweden: The Riccardo Campogiani Case
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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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