It was in January that Andreas Østerøy (26) traveled to Tromsø to visit a friend. Together they were going to have a pleasant evening on the town. Towards the end of the evening, Østerøy was going for a trip to Narvesen to shop. – Then I heard two boys behind me say that I was “ultragay”, he told news. For many, the 26-year-old from Lillesand is a familiar face from various reality series, including “Ex on the Beach”. Østerøy says that the defendant’s friend got agitated at one point. The defendant then goes between the two to calm the situation down. But then it turns around again. – Suddenly I feel him (defendant, journalist’s note) stab me in the ass with an umbrella. Then he says “I guess you like it, you”. – He also said that I was going to “burn in hell” because I am gay and a Christian, Østerøy said. 45 days’ unconditional imprisonment Last week, the trial took place in Nord-Troms and Senja district court in Tromsø. A man in his 20s was accused of practicing violence against another person or in some other way he violated him physically. The defendant pleaded not guilty after the prosecution decision. His defender submitted a request for acquittal. The defendant’s defense attorney told news that the defendant has tried to apologize for the incident to Østerøy afterwards. The man does not recognize himself in the story as it is told. The public assistance lawyer submitted a request that the victim be awarded restitution compensation at the court’s discretion. Now the defendant has been sentenced to 45 days in unconditional prison and to pay court costs. The verdict was unanimous. news has tried to get in touch with the defendant’s lawyer, but has not received a reply. Andreas Østerøy is very satisfied that he was believed by the court. – I am happy that I have been taken seriously. I am happy that it is becoming aware that this is not okay, says Østerøy. – Motivated by the aggrieved party’s attitude In the judgment, it appears that Andreas’ attitude was central: “The umbrella violation, viewed in isolation, would not qualify as a serious physical violation. What possibly makes it gross is that it is motivated by the victim’s sexual orientation…” The court had no doubt that the defendant’s act was motivated by the victim’s attitude, they write in the judgement. And in the sentencing they write, among other things: “The violence was perpetrated in public space and was motivated by the victim’s attitude. This type of hate crime should be cracked down on. The consideration to avoid homosexuals fearing to move in public space advocates a severe punishment. It is also indicated that the bodily harm was unprovoked.” Three witnesses explained themselves in court, in addition to Andreas.
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Gay Andreas was subjected to violence with an umbrella – man sentenced to prison – news Troms and Finnmark
