The court's decision came after the Suðurnes Police sought custody for the woman, who was arrested yesterday in connection with the false death notice. According to multiple reports, the notice appeared on Morgunblaðið's memorial pages yesterday, announcing the death of Sölvi Guðmundsson, but it was later revealed to be entirely fabricated, as Guðmundsson confirmed on his social media. The police have been investigating harassment allegations against the woman for the past year, with numerous people reporting her, and that investigation remains ongoing.
Under the court's ruling, the woman is now free from custody, though the police have not yet decided whether to appeal the decision. The specific evidence or reasoning behind the court's rejection of the custody request has not been disclosed, and the woman's identity, her relationship to Guðmundsson or the complainants, and the nature of the harassment allegations remain unclear. Additionally, the motive for publishing the false death notice is unknown, and potential legal consequences or next steps for the woman are yet to be determined.