The Supreme Court will hear the police violence case in Kongsberg – news Buskerud – Local news, TV and radio

In April, a policeman who was accused of violence and excessive use of force was sentenced to 120 days in prison. The policeman was also accused of hitting Simensen’s friend Kristian Teigen twice in the thigh with a baton. In April, Kevin Simensen and fellow victim Kristian Teigen were awarded compensation of NOK 30,000 and NOK 15,000. Photo: Caroline Utti / news Even then the lawyer told the policeman that they should take the case further for an acquittal in the Supreme Court. Now the Supreme Court’s appeals committee has decided that they will hear the case. In addition to Heidi Reisvang, John Christian Elden also defends the policeman who has previously been sentenced to serve 120 days in prison. Lawyers John Christian Elden and Heidi Reisvang are the defenders of the accused police officer. Photo: Tordis Gauteplass / news – Very relieved – Our client is very relieved about today’s decision from the Supreme Court, which opens the door for an acquittal as the entire appeal has been admitted for consideration. He says that this case is about a fundamental problem for the police. – This raises a very fundamental question about whether it should be a criminal offense for a policeman to do his job. Elden believes that if the Court of Appeal’s judgment were to stand, it would have far-reaching consequences, not only for their client, but everyone who serves in the police. The two defenders also believe that this will limit the police’s ability to defend themselves and the country’s citizens. On the night of 22 October, Kevin Simensen was put to the ground by several police officers in Kongsberg. Now a police officer is charged with police violence. Published 12.07.2024, at 17.01 Updated 12.07.2024, at 17.17



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