Teenage Boys Convicted in Stavanger Sexual abuse Case; One Missing
In March 2024, three teenage boys were convicted in South Rogaland District Court for the sexual abuse of two girls under the age of 14. the incidents occurred at a schoolyard in Stavanger. The ages of the convicted were 16, 17, and 18 at the time of the offenses.
Conviction Details
- The boys received prison sentences ranging from four and a half to five and a half years.
- two of the boys were sentenced to five and a half years in prison.
- The assaults were filmed and shared on social media, compounding the severity of the crime.
- The convicts must pay compensation to the girls, with amounts ranging from 260,000 to 375,000 kroner. One convict must pay 280,000 kroner to each girl, totaling 560,000 kroner.
Missing Convict
One of the convicted, a 17-year-old, has been reported missing. According to Stavanger Aftenblad, the missing teenager is the youngest of the three convicted. Police are currently investigating the matter.
Police lawyer Vivild Omdal Bredal stated:
We can confirm that we received a missing message on a minor.We are now working to investigate the matter further.
Vivild Omdal Bredal,Police Lawyer
Bredal declined to provide additional information at this time.
Defense Attorney’s Viewpoint
Stian Kristensen, the defender of the missing 17-year-old, noted that his client did not appear in court when the verdict was announced. kristensen stated:
There is no indication that he is not in good condition.
Stian Kristensen,Defender
Kristensen had no further comments.He previously mentioned that his client was disappointed with the verdict and needed time to consider his options.
Victims’ Attorneys’ Statements
Anne Kroken and Maren Eide, the assistance lawyers for the two girls, declined to comment instantly after the verdict. Though,Eide later expressed satisfaction with the outcome,stating:
Both sentencing and convicted compensation correspond to what the offenders have been exposed to. The verdict is, as we expected, based on what emerged both during examination and the trial.
Maren Eide, Assistant Attorney
Kroken added:
My client just wants to leave this behind and finish it and get on.
Anne Kroken,Assistant Attorney
Did you Know?
The Norwegian legal system places a strong emphasis on the rehabilitation of offenders,particularly juveniles. Sentencing guidelines often consider the age and maturity of the defendants.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What were the ages of the offenders at the time of the abuse?
A: 16, 17, and 18. -
Q: What were the prison sentences?
A: Four and a half and five and a half years. -
Q: How much compensation must be paid to the victims?
A: Between 260,000 and 560,000 kroner, depending on the individual case. -
Q: Is the missing convict considered a danger to the public?
A: Police have not released information regarding the potential danger posed by the missing convict.
Pro Tip
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