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Swedish Authorities Keep Children Amid False Abuse Claims

3/28/2026

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In December 2022, Swedish authorities removed Sara and Tiana Samson from Daniel Samson's care (a Christian father) after a false abuse allegation.
Sara has retracted her statement, but the government has not returned the girls and labels the family as religious extremists.
Samson says the legal system favors social services, and he has lost 14 court battles.
The Swedish government denies targeting religious families, stating removals are based on child safety.

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Story summary

In December 2022, Swedish authorities removed Sara and Tiana Samson from Daniel Samson's care (a Christian father) after a false abuse allegation.
Sara has retracted her statement, but the government has not returned the girls and labels the family as religious extremists.
Samson says the legal system favors social services, and he has lost 14 court battles.
The Swedish government denies targeting religious families, stating removals are based on child safety.