Violence against children Jakob Ingebrigtsen's father largely acquitted

The Norwegian judiciary has largely acquitted Gjert Ingebrigtsen of charges of violence against several of his children.

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16.06.2025, 12:28

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The father of seven was convicted on Monday of deliberately hitting his then 15-year-old daughter in the face with a towel during an argument. He received a 15-day suspended prison sentence and must pay the equivalent of around 820 francs in compensation. However, the 59-year-old was acquitted of other charges - including violence against Jakob Ingebrigtsen.

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In the case of the daughter, Gjert Ingebrigtsen was convicted of assault, but not of the more serious charge of mistreatment of close relatives, according to the verdict of the Sör-Rogaland District Court in Sandnes near Stavanger.

Gjert Ingebrigtsen had to answer for alleged physical and psychological violence against his children over a total period of 14 years (from 2008 to 2022).