Case: Nathan B. -

Case No:B 2759-21 - 1st Inst. Verdict – Final


Prosecuting Country: Sweden
Nationality: Swedish

Sentence

1st Instance:

4 months imprisonment payment of 500 Swedish Krona to the Victims Fund

Case Summary


Nathan B., a Swedish national, travelled to Syria in October 2012. During his time in Syria, he was photographed and filmed next to corpses, exhibiting the victory sign and making insulting and derogatory comments towards the deceased victims. He was also photographed with three victims, holding and pointing guns at them. On 29 August 2022, he was indicted in relation to the above conduct and on 4 January 2023 he was convicted of crimes against humanity of degrading and humiliating treatment. Nathan B. was sentenced to 4 months in prison, as the court took into account that a long time had passed since the commission of the crimes.

Criminal Case Records


Indictment

29 August 2022
Core International Crimes Charges
  • 3 counts of war crime of degrading and humiliating treatment of persons protected under IHL

Verdict

1st Instance:

  • Core International Crimes
  • 3 counts of war crime of degrading and humiliating treatment of persons protected under IHL

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Defendant

Defendant

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Progress details

Progress details

Case status: 1st Inst. Verdict – Final

Verdict status: Conviction

Case details

Case details

Affiliated group: Jabhat al-Nusra (JaN)

Travelled to conflict zone: Yes

Prosecution

Prosecution

Special procedure: N/A

Ground of jurisdiction: Active Personality

Sentencing Data


Mitigating Factors

  • No previous criminal record
  • Crimes were committed long time ago

Aggravating Factors

None


Evidence Used

  • Social media postings
  • Witness testimony
  • Defendant's own statements
  • Expert testimony
  • Intelligence reports

Sources


1st Instance Verdict – Press Release

1st Instance Verdict – On File