Sami Jakobsson acquitted of aiding murder, Digi Mart USA News (Sweden): Sami Jakobsson is no longer considered guilty of aiding a murder, according to a publisher report published November 10, 2026.
Jakobsson’s lawyer, Jesper Thurén, said the decision was a very welcome outcome. “We are of course very pleased with the outcome.
They have fully followed the defense’s line and have listened to the arguments we presented,” Thurén said.
In July, the reality television personality, 32, was convicted by the district court of aiding the murder of a 35-year-old man and attempted murder of a 19-year-old man. He was sentenced at that time to twelve years in prison.
When Thurén reached Jakobsson at the facility, Jakobsson had not yet received the verdict. Thurén said Jakobsson told him to “drop the bomb now,” and when he learned he had been acquitted, he said, “oh damn, how nice, thank you so much.”
The Court of Appeal also released Jakobsson from the obligation to pay a 1,000-kronor fee to the crime victims’ fund.
According to the indictment, Jakobsson rented a residence and a car and arranged food for the perpetrators in connection with the murder and attempted murder. He is also alleged to have equipped the car with sun-protection film and purchased candy, drinks and cleaning supplies that he left at the residence.
The Court of Appeal acquitted Jakobsson and a 26-year-old man because the evidence and indictment did not establish that they intended to take part in a murder and attempted murder. Court of Appeal judge Daniel Thorsell said in a press release that liability for aiding requires not only that one’s actions actually furthered the crimes, but also intent to further the specific crimes that occurred.
Prosecutor Tobias Lindblom had sought a longer prison sentence for Jakobsson. “It came down to whether he had intent regarding the acts, and it is therefore natural that there is quite a large discrepancy between the longer prison sentence we sought and a full acquittal,” Lindblom said.
Lindblom said he could not say whether the case would be taken to a higher court. “I will start by reading the judgment and see how the Court of Appeal reasons, then we will look at that later,” he said.
