2024-05-16 04:56:42
Swedish police have introduced potential fees in opposition to Dutch Eurovision 2024 contestant Joost Klein, who was abruptly excluded from the competitors hours earlier than the ultimate. Police spokesman Jimmy Modine confirmed the investigation into the incident, which stemmed from a grievance in opposition to a participant by a crew member, has been accomplished.
The Unbiased writes about this.
A call on potential fees is predicted inside weeks, police stated. The character of the threats that could be offered to the Dutch perpetrator has not but been clarified.
The incident occurred throughout costume rehearsals within the Swedish metropolis of Malmo, the place the participant was unable to carry out as a result of issues along with his voice. The small print of what occurred behind the scenes stay unknown.
Media reported that the participant’s alleged actions induced stress amongst photographers, whom he known as on to cease filming. In line with the data, the participant raised his fist and attacked one of many photographers.
It’s anticipated that if a legal case is initiated, the judicial technique of “quick observe prosecution” might be utilized. The investigation interval for such circumstances normally ranges from six to eight weeks.
This abrupt exclusion of a Dutch participant was unprecedented within the historical past of Eurovision. Let’s keep in mind that his track “Europapa” was standard amongst bookmakers and followers as a result of its optimistic theme and tribute to the artist’s dad and mom.
Earlier, “Cursor” wrote that Netanyahu telephoned the Israeli Eurovision 2024 participant Eden Golan.