Prison sentence for Paludan, who burned the Quran in Sweden, for hate speech!

In a statement from the Malmö District Court, it was noted that Paludan, who was tried for hate speech for using derogatory and disrespectful language toward Muslims while wrapping the Quran in bacon and burning it in 2022, was sentenced to 4 months in prison.

"Hate speech" lawsuits had been filed against Paludan by various individuals and institutions for insulting the Quran and Muslims.

An arrest warrant had been issued by the Malmö Prosecutor's Office for Paludan, who did not attend to give testimony.

Paludan did not attend today's hearing either.

Speaking to the Swedish state television SVT, Paludan announced that he would appeal the decision and take the case to a higher court.

Furthermore, Paludan added that he would never go to Sweden again.

EASTER RIOTS

Rasmus Paludan continued his provocations of burning the Quran throughout the 2022 Easter holiday in the Swedish cities of Malmö, Norrköping, Jönköping, and Stockholm.

Protesters who wanted Paludan to be stopped burned tires on the roads and attacked the police with stones. In the ensuing incidents, 104 police officers and 14 protesters were injured, and 20 police vehicles were burned and destroyed.

Rasmus Paludan also burned the Quran in front of Turkey's Embassy in Stockholm. During the act, which was carried out under heavy police protection, no one was allowed to approach Paludan.

PROVOCATIONS OF BURNING HOLY BOOKS BANNED IN DENMARK

On the other hand, the Danish Parliament passed a bill on December 7, 2023, banning the burning of holy books and attacks on these books.

It was announced that those who violate the law could face fines or up to two years in prison.

News Source: 12punto