Anchor does not mention the Ingebrigtsen case: – We expect calm

– He is relieved to be released and have to go through another round. Even though he had no doubt about the result, it is always a burden to have such an accusation hanging over him, says Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s defense attorney, John Christian Elden, to NRK.

After an overall assessment, the State Attorney has decided not to appeal the verdict against Gjert Ingebrigtsen from Sør-Rogaland District Court of June 16, 2025.

Therefore, the judgment is final.

– We have made a thorough assessment of the verdict that was handed down. When we have looked at what the court wrote, we have come to the conclusion that it is not right to appeal the verdict, says State Attorney Angjerd Kvernenes to NRK.

The prosecutor in the case, State Attorney Angjerd Kvernenes, has decided not to appeal the ruling from the Court of Appeal. This means there will be no new trial for Gjert Ingebrigtsen.

Two weeks ago, Gjert Ingebrigtsen was acquitted of domestic abuse and sentenced to 15 days in prison for hitting his daughter with a wet towel.

He also had to pay 10,000 kroner in compensation to his daughter.

Final conclusion to the matter

But was acquitted of assaulting his daughter and Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

The State Attorney says that they note that the district court has a different assessment of the evidence than what the prosecution based the charges and the claim in court.

– We take note of that. When the prosecution has chosen not to appeal the verdict, it is based on a comprehensive and concrete assessment, says Elden.

Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s defenders, Heidi Reisvang and John Christian Elden.

Elden believes that the State Attorney’s decision shows that charges of abuse should never have been brought in this case.

– It has now been established that Gjert Ingebrigtsen never abused his children, and that he has been acquitted of the serious charges he was charged with, says Elden.

He tells NRK that he thinks this is a wise decision by the state attorney.

– Since the district court was so strong in its decision that this was not a basis for a decision to prosecute.

The sister is disappointed and surprised

Mette Yvonne Larsen, the legal counsel for Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his sister, tells NRK that the sister is both disappointed and surprised.

– She expresses that she does not understand the decision, says Larsen.

She says that Jakob Ingebrigtsen has now put the matter behind him and moved on.

– He has never reported his father. He wanted to break up with him and he has managed to do that. For him, the most important thing has been to support his sister, she says.

The legal counsel for Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his sister, Mette Yvonne Larsen, believes the decision of the Rogaland State Attorney was wrong.

Larsen believes the sentence is weak. Both in terms of psychological violence and negative social control.

– I would expect that a prosecution that has such a large discrepancy with what they themselves thought they could prove would normally try to get the case to a higher instance, she says.

Larsen says they will not take the case to a civil court.

Please be quiet

Elden is now taking care of his client.

– We now expect that there will be calm around this matter, and that all parties can continue with their sporting achievements in the usual way. Whether it is as a coach or a runner, says Elden.

The criminal case against Gjert Ingebrigtsen

The trial against Gjert Ingebrigtsen lasted seven weeks, with 24 court days between March 24 and May 15. He is charged with abuse in close relationships against two of his children, but denies any criminal responsibility. The verdict is expected on June 16.

In its closing statement, the prosecution requested a prison sentence of two years and six months for the father.

– Difficult decision

Prosecutor Angjerd Kvernenes says it has been a difficult decision not to appeal the case.

– We accept that the court has assessed the evidence differently, and take note of that, she tells NRK.

The State Attorney has not yet decided whether they will evaluate the case.

– It could be natural, she says.

The trial against Gjert Ingebrigtsen lasted seven weeks, with 24 court days between March 24 and May 15.

Gjert Ingebrigtsen has consistently denied any criminal wrongdoing.