Legal representation for Norwegian-Swedish preacher Runar Søgaard has commenced a formal review of Swedish artist Carola Häggkvists new autobiography, “Jeg er Carola,” according to statements provided to Dagbladet. The book, published by Häggkvist, details their turbulent past, marriage, and subsequent divorce, prompting Søgaard to initiate legal steps regarding dozens of specific claims contained within the text.
Legal Review and Alleged Defamation Claims
Søgaard confirmed to Dagbladet that his legal firm has decided to scrutinize the contents of the autobiography. According to Søgaard, a parallel review conducted by the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter identified 146 mentions or allegations concerning him. Based on gienfortalte accounts provided to him, Søgaard claimed in written comments to Dagbladet that the majority of these references constitute severe falsehoods or intentional defamation. “Dagens Nyheter har gått gjennom boka og funnet 146 omtaler eller påstander, som når jeg har fått dem gjenfortalt, viser seg at merparten er horrible løgner eller bevisst ærekrenkelse,” Søgaard stated to Dagbladet. He added that the material must undergo a formal legal evaluation to halt the most damaging assertions.
History of the Marriage and Subsequent Split
The former couple met in the late 1980s within the Livets Ord congregation and married in 1990 before divorcing a decade later in the year 2000. They share a 28-year-old son, Amadeus Sögaard, according to public records and coverage by NTB and Jonas Lemberg. In her book and an extensive interview with Dagens Nyheter, Häggkvist recounted that warning signs were evident as early as their honeymoon and expressed regret for not leaving the marriage sooner. These disclosures drew sharp pushback from Søgaard, who previously told Dagbladet that he remains astonished by daily false accusations appearing across various media outlets, while simultaneously acknowledging Häggkvist as a talented and gifted individual.
Did you know?
Runar Søgaard and Carola Häggkvist were married for a decade between 1990 and 2000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Runar Søgaard read Carola Häggkvist’s book?
No, Søgaard stated that he has not personally read the autobiography, but his legal representation has begun reviewing the contents on his behalf.
How many claims about Søgaard were identified in the book?
According to Søgaard, a review by Dagens Nyheter identified 146 mentions or allegations directed at him.
When were Carola Häggkvist and Runar Søgaard married?
The couple married in 1990 after meeting in the late 1980s, and they divorced in the year 2000.
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