Today the court made its decision in the criminal case against Zaniar Matapour. According to what news learns, Matapour will be sentenced to 30 years in custody, with a minimum term of 20 years. It is the most severe punishment in Norway. Two people were killed, nine shot and several hundred injured when Matapour shot at the London Pub and Per på Hjørnet on 25 June 2022. The support group: – We know we are serious Espen Evjenth, leader of the support group on 25 June, says in a comment to news that they are relieved by the sentence. – This is a great relief for many of our members. There were 24 victims who testified in court, and they showed admirable courage by opening up about what happened to them, how scared they were and how this has affected them afterwards. He says that they will now read the judgment carefully, but that they now feel that the offended party has been trusted and taken seriously. BEING BELIEVED: Espen Evjenth, leader of the support group on 25 June, says it is good to be believed. Photo: Julia Kirsebom Thommessen / news – The district court has ruled that this was terrorism. For us, there has never been any question about that, but this judgment will be an important step in establishing a common understanding in society of what has happened. Ingrid Rasten, who is also part of the support group, tells news that this is a “right judgement”. – I am light and happy, she says to news. Rasten was one of those who helped lay Matapour in the ground on the summer night in June 2022. – It means everything to be heard and listened to. According to information to news, Matapour has been sentenced to pay more than NOK 111 million in compensation to those offended. Rusten is one of them. – I am happy about it. There is a plaster on the wound. Published 04/07/2024, at 12.43 Updated 04.07.2024, at 12.57 p.m
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