Sweden has decided to close the investigation into the incident involving a conflict backstage at the Eurovision Song Contest, where a Dutch contestant was disqualified just before the finals. The Swedish Prosecution Authority announced that the probe concluded the man involved had made a movement that hit a woman’s film camera, but the intention and impact were perceived differently by witnesses. Senior prosecutor Fredrik Jönsson stated that there was no evidence to suggest that the action intended to cause serious fear. The contestant, Joost Klein, aged 26, was a popular choice with his song “Europapa,” a joyful tribute to the diversity of Europe and his late parents. The decision to expel him shortly before the competition was unprecedented in the history of Eurovision, causing shock among the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS and fans alike.
