– It is the defendant who is most at risk, says Snorre Haugdahl, Chief of Police for Innherred and Namdal. He says they have no concrete reason to believe that anything will happen when the trial against Arne Bye starts today. Nevertheless, they are tightening security around Trøndelag district court in Steinkjer. – We will be present and have put in place measures to ensure that the trial can be carried out in a proper manner. Bye is accused of abusing his position as a doctor to obtain sexual relations with 95 women. In 88 of these, he is charged with rape. Bye has pleaded guilty to parts of the indictment. The indictment in the case against Arne Bye: On 17 September 2024, the indictment against the former municipal superintendent was ready. The indictment deals with a total of 95 offended women. For all 95, the indictment is a violation of the Penal Code 1902 Section 193 and the Criminal Code 2005 Section 295 for having obtained sexual intercourse by abusing his position as a doctor. In 88 of the cases, he is additionally prosecuted for a breach of the Penal Code 1902 § 192 first and second paragraph and the Penal Code 2005 § 291/§ 292 for rape by having sexual relations with someone who was unable to resist this. All indictments concern documents to be carried out in connection with medical examinations in the period 2004 to 2022. With one exception, the examinations were carried out at the office where Arne Bye worked. A number of the investigations are filmed without the victim’s knowledge or consent. Partially closed doors All the 95 offended women will explain themselves in court in turn. During the investigation, the police seized over 6,000 hours of video material from the doctor’s office and the examination room. Parts of this video material will be shown in court. In this courtroom in Steinkjer, all the offended women must explain themselves in turn. Photo: Bjarte Johannesen / news Since the case is so sensitive for the offended women, the court has decided that the explanations will take place behind closed doors. – Publicity is the starting point in the law, but in this case the consideration of the offended must weigh more heavily, says the decision from the court. Although the court is closed when the women testify, the press will be allowed to be present during the whole case. – Terribly burdensome 33 days in court are set aside for the offended women to tell about their experiences from the doctor’s office. According to the indictment, most of the rapes must have taken place during gynecological examinations. – It is terribly burdensome to have to tell about something as intimate and personal as this, says Camilla Kilnes. She is a journalist in Adresseavisen and one of many from the press who will follow the case closely. It is an important societal task for the press to be present during the trial, she says. – I think that the media’s role is extremely important in explaining what we are going through, and how a legal process of this type proceeds. At the same time, the media must take into account that the woman who comes forward is in a vulnerable situation, says Kilnes. – We have to think about the fact that people have to live their lives even after the trial is over. That is why news uses the term “Frosta case” news has chosen to use the term “Frosta case” for this case complex because in a concise and neutral way it places this news case geographically, without taking a position on the ongoing criminal case against the long-standing municipal superintendent and GP Arne Bye. Bye is accused of abusing his position to obtain sexual relations with 95 of his patients. According to the indictment, he allegedly raped 88 of these patients. Bye pleads guilty to parts of the indictment. The trial starts on 5 November, and there are 12 weeks until the case in Trøndelag district court. Although the term “Frosta case” can be perceived as stigmatizing for the residents of the municipality, news believes that it is comprehensive. Precisely because the entire local community is affected in various ways by this very extensive criminal case. The municipality has started a three-year public health project based on this case. Bye explains on Tuesday Already on Tuesday, Bye will give his explanation on “general topics” according to the timetable for the trial. A day and a half has been set aside for an explanation from the accused doctor. From next week, the offended women will testify. Bye will also have the opportunity to explain himself to each of the women. The last day in court is scheduled for February 18 next year. Therefore, news identifies the accused doctor Former municipal superintendent and GP Arne Bye (55) is accused of raping 88 women, in a criminal case that deals with 95 offended women. He pleads not guilty. This is a very serious and extensive charge. This case has had major consequences for a small local community in Trøndelag. According to the indictment, he allegedly had sexual relations with patients who were unable to resist the actions. The assault must have occurred during medical examinations in the period 2004 to 2022. The doctor must have surreptitiously filmed patients for several thousand hours. The press must be careful with the use of names, pictures and other clear identification signs of persons mentioned in criminal matters. A legitimate need for information for society must be weighed against the burden on the mentioned doctor and his family. Arne Bye has had a position of power and a confidential role in Frosta municipality, as chief physician responsible for the health service and as GP for many of the residents. All this forms the basis for news to identify the accused doctor. Published 05.11.2024, at 05.39
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Accused of raping 88 of his patients – tightens security around Arne Bye in court – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
