For the first time, the Swedish ski star talked about persecution.
Frida Karlsson had to fear her persecution. Pasi Liesimaa
Swedish cross -country skiing star Frida Karlsson25, the persecuted man was convicted in April. Tuesday Karlsson spoke for the first time about the incident To Aftonbladet.
A man of about 60 was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and has to pay Karlsson SEK 40,000 (approximately EUR 3,700).
However, both Karlsson and a convicted man have complained about the judgment. The prosecutor and Karlsson demand an absolute imprisonment for the man, while the persecutor wants to release a judgment.
– This has been quite a process. Persecution affects many people, and that’s why I wanted to make this a criminal matter. It is not just about publicity, but about all women who are victims of harassment, Karlsson comments on Tuesday.
“Stalker” had over 7,000 pictures of Karlsson on his phone. In addition, the man had sent hundreds of messages and tried to call the skier.
The persecution even waited for Karlsson in front of this home and wanted to spend time with the ski star. This brought to Karlsson a feeling of insecurity.
In February, Karlsson won the World Cup gold in Trondheim, Norway in 50 kilometers (v) and women’s message and bronze at 10 kilometers (p).