The book was written by the editor of the podcast “Avhørt”, Stein Morten Lier. The book is available for pre-sale at Ark’s website until 22 October. Lier tells news that there will be a meeting on Wednesday to set a new publication date, but refers to the publisher for more information. – The script is still being worked on and the final launch date has not been set, writes Marit Grue, marketing manager for non-fiction in Aschehoug in an SMS. Was asked to postpone Before the weekend it emerged that state prosecutor Vibeke Gjøslien has asked the publisher in a letter to Aschehoug to postpone the publication. news has read the letter. There, Gjøslien writes on behalf of the defenders of the five accused in the case and the legal counsel for the family: “On behalf of all of us, I allow myself to make a joint request that the publication be postponed, primarily until the case is legally settled in the legal system, but in any case until we have received a judgment in the district court.” Photo: Facsimile / Aschehoug Afraid of prejudgment The public prosecutor writes further: “We are particularly concerned about the danger of influencing witnesses and the danger of suspicion of prejudgment.” – We will decide on the inquiry from the state attorney in the near future, writes Grue. The family is happy with the decision. – We appreciate that they are now postponing the publication. Beyond that, we do not wish to comment, says Marijana Lozic, the family’s assistance lawyer. The family reacted The family is upset and has reacted strongly to the book. They believe the timing of the book is completely wrong. They also believe that there are several factual errors in the book. – It is a burden for us that this is coming now, and the way it is being done, said Ivar Borgen, Jonas’s stepfather to news before the weekend. – For us this is not an issue, for us this is a big part of life. The fact that this is coming up now just adds another burden to what we are in, said Borgen. Photo: Anders Haualand / news Published 14.10.2024, at 15.44 Updated 14.10.2024, at 15.51
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