Investigation into Joost Klein at Eurovision 2024 closed by Swedish prosecutors
Today, the Swedish Prosecution Authority published the conclusion of its investigation into the incident involving Joost Klein at Eurovision 2024.
The published statement said:
The investigation has come to the conclusion that the man made a movement that hit the woman's film camera. The course of events was fast and was perceived differently by the witnesses of the incident.
With prosecutor Fredrik Jönsson stating:
"Today I have closed the investigation because I cannot prove that the act was capable of causing serious fear or that the man had any such intention.
Joost Klein was disqualified in May due to an incident with an EBU photographer. At the time they said:
The Dutch artist Joost Klein will not be competing in the Grand Final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Swedish police have investigated a complaint made by a female member of the production crew after an incident following his performance in Thursday night’s Semi Final. While the legal process takes its course, it would not be appropriate for him to continue in the Contest.
We would like to make it clear that, contrary to some media reports and social media speculation, this incident did not involve any other performer or delegation member.
We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards inappropriate behaviour at our event and are committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for all staff at the Contest. In light of this, Joost Klein’s behaviour towards a team member is deemed in breach of Contest rules.
The Grand Final of the 68th Eurovision Song Contest will now proceed with 25 participating songs."
