Drag artist and children's book author Petter Wallenberg has reportedly been actively fighting against hate crimes, resulting in multiple convictions according to a recent report. Wallenberg stated in a Facebook post that he was interrogated by police this week as part of ongoing investigations. According to Skånska Dagbladet, Wallenberg has testified in eight court cases over the past year related to hate speech and threats directed at him.
The artist described facing a choice between giving up or fighting with all his strength, opting for the latter approach. Wallenberg reportedly now reports all hate and threats to authorities, praising police efforts in handling these cases. The story highlights ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ performers and authors in Sweden regarding online harassment and hate crimes.
I was interrogated by police this week as part of ongoing investigations.
I described facing a choice between giving up or fighting with all my strength, opting for the latter approach.
I now report all hate and threats to authorities, praising police efforts in handling these cases.