On Wednesday, Arne Bye begins his testimony in Trøndelag District Court. A great many of the victims in the Frosta case are present to hear what the defendant has to say. news has spoken to several of these women, without them wanting to reveal their identity. They accept that reference is made to the conversations. When asked why they have chosen to attend, one of the women replies as follows: – It is important, because this is our case. Several of them have taken time off to follow the first week in court. Wondered if the press was allowed to see footage from the doctor’s office During conversations with the victims, news’s reporter was asked if the press was allowed to see videos taken of the women at Arne Bye’s doctor’s office. Something the person in question confirmed that the press is allowed to do. They find this uncomfortable. Several say that it is difficult to think that others will see them naked and in a vulnerable situation. From this courtroom in Trøndelag District Court in Steinkjer, several of the victims of the case against Arne Bye follow. Photo: Bjarte M. Johannesen / news Had a mobile camera in his shirt pocket The prosecution told the court that the videos that will be shown will be of a very sensitive nature. The defendant must have consultations filmed from different angles with up to twelve cameras at the same time. He has also in some cases had a mobile phone with a camera lying in his shirt pocket. Some videos are filmed from a distance, while others are very close to the women’s abdomens. According to the prosecutor’s office, the videos must also be of good quality, which can reinforce the impressions. Prosecutor Rikhard Haugen Lyng warned the court that the impressions from the videos that are shown will be very strong and sensitive. Photo: Bjarte M. Johannesen / news – Avoid spreading Aid attorney Ingunn Kjeldstad says that approximately 70 women will appear in the district court on Wednesday. Kjeldstad and Tove Røddesnes together represent around 80 victims in the case. The defense attorneys say it is important for the women to hear the defendant’s explanation. – I simply think they want to hear his presentation, and why he is not found guilty on certain points, says Røddesnes. The video evidence in the case will not be shown on the big screen in court. Nor will they be shown to people who follow the case digitally. The legal aid lawyers believe this is important. It is sensitive evidence and the most important thing here is to avoid spreading it, says Røddesnes to news. Three rapes acknowledged On Tuesday, it became known that the former municipal superintendent in Frosta acknowledged three out of 87 rapes. In addition, he acknowledges 35 cases of abusing his position as a doctor to obtain sexual intercourse. Camilla Hagen is the legal representative for eight of the victims in the case. She follows the case together with her clients from a separate courtroom. She says that some of the victims had wanted to be in the courtroom with the defendant. – For my clients, it is good that the case is underway, and that you start on what will eventually become a full stop. Some of them have wanted to be present by confronting the accused in the courtroom, but they have not been given the opportunity to do so by the district court, says Hagen. The aggrieved parties in the case will begin their statements at the beginning of next week. Public assistance lawyer Camilla Hagen represents eight of the aggrieved women in the Frosta case. Photo: Morten Andersen / news Published 06.11.2024, at 05.46
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On Wednesday, Arne Bye will start his testimony in court – almost all the victims will be present – news Trøndelag – Local news, TV and radio
