Over 1,400 complaints have been filed with Granskningsnämnden against the first episode of SVT's "Dokument inifråns" series on influencer Joakim Lundell. The criticism targets the reporting that includes sensitive details about his family. Several experts highlight Lundell's significant public role and the need for tough scrutiny.
The reporting on influencer Joakim Lundell and his family has sparked strong reactions. Over 1,400 complaints have been submitted to Granskningsnämnden for radio and TV against the first episode of SVT's documentary series "Dokument inifråns." The criticism centers on exposing a mother for abuse against her child and publishing details from a young boy's medical records without consent.
Eva Ossiansson, university lecturer at the University of Gothenburg, comments on Lundell's influence: "He has enormous power." She emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing public figures with vast reach.
Allmänhetens medieombudsman Caspar Opitz defends journalistic freedom: "Joakim Lundell is an extremely public person and must tolerate tough criticism." He points to the difference between private individuals and those who seek publicity themselves.
The two articles from Dagens Nyheter, published on December 3, 2025, highlight the ongoing debate on media ethics in Sweden. No contradictions appear in the reports, but the discussion underscores the balance between freedom of expression and privacy protection.