The case summarized Viggo Kristiansen was acquitted in the Baneheia case in 2022. Then he had served 21 years in prison. On Tuesday, April 29, Kristiansen had to meet in the Gulating Court of Appeal to testify in the case against Jan Helge Andersen. Andersen is charged with abuse and killing at Lena Sløgedal Paulsen (10), which he was convicted of in South Rogaland District Court last year. Andersen has previously been convicted of abuse and murder of Stine Sofie Sørstrønen (8). Andersen does not admit criminal charges in the appeal. He has again accused acquitted Viggo Kristiansen in the Baneheia case. Andersen’s charges are the reason Kristiansen was called to testify, explains prosecutor Andreas Schei. Schei emphasizes that Kristainsen is acquitted. Attorney Brynjar Meling notifies the compensation from the state to Kristiansen, and believes the awarded 55 million kroner is too small. He believes the compensation must be NOK 90 million, and uses Kristiansen’s explanation as an argument for it. Wearing a gray sweater and denim pants, Viggo Kristiansen took the witness box in Gulating Court of Appeal in Bergen. For over six hours he gave his explanation in the appeal against defendant Jan Helge Andersen, which he is obliged to do. To news, his lawyer, Brynjar Meling, has been clear that it is not something Kristiansen wants. Kristiansen clearly told Kristiansen himself as well. “It is heavy throughout the body to have to sit here today,” Kristiansen said from the witness box. – I understand that the media wants to shed light on the matter, but it is a big burden that they are here too. I have not been treated by the media in the 25 years this case has been, Kristiansen added. Parts of Kristiansen’s explanation went for partially closed doors. Judge Elisabeth Deinboll was aware that there were guidelines for questions to Kristiansen. Viggo Kristiansen on his way from South Rogaland District Court last year, when he also testified in the case against Jan Helge Andersen. Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB came up with Andersen to the Court of Appeal, Jan Helge Andersen has repeated his charges against acquitted Kristiansen. It has caused lawyer Meling to react strongly. Meling believes that it is now sharpening the state’s liability for Viggo Kristiansen that he is again drawn into the case. To news, Meling notifies the compensation of the compensation from the state to Kristiansen, and believes the awarded 55 million kroner is too small. Meling believes the compensation must be NOK 90 million. Prosecutor Randa wanted to know what Kristiansen thinks that Andersen also accuses him of being the principal behind the abuses and killings in Baneheia. “I don’t quite know what to answer,” Kristiansen said. Judge Deinboll intervened. “There is also an answer,” she pointed out. “But everything I’ve gone through the last 25 years is thanks to him,” Kristiansen added later. Prosecutor Andreas Schei and Alvar Randa started the interrogation of acquitted Viggo Kristiansen. Photo: Fredrik Varfjell / NTB – He is not easy to read prosecutor Alvar Randa wanted to know more about the relationship between Viggo Kristiansen and Jan Helge Andersen. – It is said that he was the one who died after you. What do you think about it? asked prosecutor Randa. – I feel it wasn’t like that. I feel it was mutual, Kristiansen replied. – How would you describe Andersen then? asked prosecutor Randa. It was quiet for almost ten seconds before Kristiansen replied. – He’s monotonous. He is not the one who is easiest to read if he was upset, angry or happy, Kristiansen replied. While this was going on, the accused Jan Helge Andersen on his head several times. Jan Helge Andersen and Viggo Kristiansen designed in the district court last year when Kristiansen testified. On Tuesday, they meet again in court. Illustration: Correction of Ane Hem / NTB prosecutor later read up what Kristiansen said in police questioning in 2000, pointing out how it is in contrast. In the interrogation, Kristiansen says that Andersen does not dare to contradict him. – What do you think about what you say in police questioning? asked prosecutor Randa. – I’m good. Things should be my way. I’ll have it neat and proper around me. I can probably bark a little if it is not the way I want it, Kristiansen replies. – Have you done it with Andersen? Randa asks. – It may be. I have done it to many, Kristiansen replies. Challenged Kristiansen Andersen’s defenders, Svein Holden and Celine Krogh Fornes, drilled hard in the explanation of the witness Viggo Kristiansen. Especially considering times and events the current May Day in 2000. Several times Kristiansen replied that he did not remember. Jan Helge Andersen’s defenders, Celine Krogh Fornes and Svein Holden, outside the Court of Appeal in Bergen. Photo: Ole Berg-Rusten / NTB to news says Fornes the following about his own question. – We have asked Kristiansen questions we believe are relevant to shed light on Andersen’s explanation. – What came out today that strengthens their client’s case? – We believe there are several points that support our client’s case, but what it consists of you have to wait for the procedure to see. VIGGO KRISTIANSEN: – Know how it can go lawyer Meling believes Kristiansen could tolerate the questions from the defenders well. – I think Kristiansen understands that Andersen’s defendant has a job to do, and I think he sees the importance of the legal system working, says Meling, adding emphatically: – Kristiansen knows how it can go when the legal system does not work. Tuesday’s explanation considers Meling as the last page of the book on Baneheia for Viggo Kristiansen. – Kristiansen is very pleased to be able to set the point for this part of the trial. This is, after all, judging the last time he has to explain about Andersen’s false charges against him. Brynjar Meling believes it sharpens the state’s liability that Kristiansen is again drawn into the case. Photo: Fredrik Varfjell / NTB Actor Andreas Schei is clear that Viggo Kristiansen is considered cleansed. – It is simply because of Andersen’s explanation and charges, that Kristiansen must testify in the Court of Appeal. This means that it is important to get Kristiansen’s version, Schei explains and notes: – The prosecution has based on the indictment that Jan Helge Andersen was alone at the scene and was the one who alone committed the actions. Hi! We cover the appeal case related to the Baneheia case in the Court of Appeal in Bergen. Do you have tips or feedback for us? Feel free to contact us. Published 29.04.2025, at. 22.22 Updated 29.04.2025, at. 22.50
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