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Re:Sweden's 'Hannibal Lecter' cleared of all charges by rip747 on Friday August 02, 2013 @03:49PM (#6149243)
the real question is what now happens to all the people who were responsible in getting the false confessions?

I hate to say it, but if history repeats itself, the people responsible will either never face persecution or get a slap on the wrist.

Re:Sweden's 'Hannibal Lecter' cleared of all charges by olofsj on Friday August 02, 2013 @04:39PM (#6149516)
Unfortunately, too long has passed and any misconduct in the investigations has been prescribed so noone will be prosecuted or even get a slap on the wrist. Most people involved have already retired as well after building their careers on the case.

However, on the bright side there will be investigations to see how the current system can be improved to reduce the chances of repeating it in the future. For example, in important cases there may be appointed a secondary prosecutor whose role is to be critical of the investigation.

Re:Sweden's 'Hannibal Lecter' cleared of all charges by dragonwriter on Friday August 02, 2013 @04:22PM (#6149429)
> I hate to say it, but if history repeats itself, the people responsible will either never face persecution or get a slap on the wrist.

People not facing persecution for this is a good thing.

People not facing prosecution, OTOH...