The Attorney General is appealing the acquittal of the police officer at Kongsberg – Latest news – news

12 July 2023 at 15:10 The Attorney General appeals the acquittal of the police officer at Kongsberg The Bureau has today informed the parties that the prosecution will appeal the Buskerud district court’s judgment on 7 July 2023, the Bureau for Police Affairs writes in a press release. Defense attorneys John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang of Elden Advokatfirma tell news that the case is about an important question about the use of force during the police’s performance of duty. However, they are of the opinion that the district court’s judgment is very thorough and correct. – The court acquitted our client of both criminal and compensatory liability because they found that the official actions of the policeman were within the framework of what is legal for a policeman. By order of the Attorney General, a full appeal will be filed. It is in line with the recommendation the Bureau sent the Attorney General earlier this week.



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