– The case has been an enormous burden for him, says lawyer Heidi Reisvang. She is one of the accused police officer’s defenders. Reisvang refers to the police officer’s statement on Wednesday. He believes that the case has been presented one-sidedly and feels prejudged. The police officer also said that he was reluctant to be out among many people because of this. Defendant’s defenders John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang. Photo: Tordis Gauteplass / news Reisvang says the case has now been nuanced through the presentation of evidence in court, “where the case belongs”. – He is satisfied with this, although the case naturally continues to be a burden, says the defender. Asking for a full acquittal Friday is the last day of the trial in Buskerud district court in Kongsberg. Two friends of Kevin Simensen and Kristian Pablo Teigen, who are the victims in the case, will testify first. Kevin Simensen is offended in the case. Here he is with his assistance lawyers Ida Kolstad and Morten Kjensli. Photo: Laila Nguyen Engebretsen / news The prosecutor must then submit his allegation. Finally, there are the police officer’s defenders. – The defense will, on behalf of the policeman, submit a request for a full acquittal at the end of the court day today, says Reisvang. – Thought he was assaulted The police officer has been charged with grievous bodily harm and for having grossly negligently grossly breached his duty. He believes the use of violence was necessary. The police officer says he feared for his own and his colleagues’ lives and health. Victim Kevin Simensen says he thought it was an assault and not an arrest. – I hope he gets the punishment he deserves. With that type of use of power, I think so, says Simensen to news.
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Submits request for punishment in court case where police officer is accused of violence at Kongsberg – news Oslo and Viken – Local news, TV and radio
