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Former Security Adviser on Trial for Document Mishandling

8/19/2025

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Henrik Landerholm, Sweden's former national security adviser, is on trial for mishandling classified documents in a hotel safe.
The trial commenced on August 18, 2025, featuring closed-door sessions due to sensitive content.
Landerholm is charged with negligence, facing fines or up to one year in prison.
He denies any wrongdoing, asserting the information did not jeopardize national security.

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Story summary

Henrik Landerholm, Sweden's former national security adviser, is on trial for mishandling classified documents in a hotel safe.
The trial commenced on August 18, 2025, featuring closed-door sessions due to sensitive content.
Landerholm is charged with negligence, facing fines or up to one year in prison.
He denies any wrongdoing, asserting the information did not jeopardize national security.