They are depicted in a documentary series engaging in activities such as swimming in the sea, despite the father's disapproval, eating hamburgers against his wishes for healthy eating,...
Defender Heidi Reisvang questioned Jakob Ingebrigtsen about his potential fear of his father and why he would challenge him if he was indeed afraid.
– And then did you manage to be more ahead in relation to Gjert Ingebrigtsen?
Heidi Reisvang and John Christian Elden are defending Gjert Ingebrigtsen.
Foto: xenia Novikova / NRK
They are depicted in a documentary series engaging in activities such as swimming
in the sea, despite the father’s disapproval, eating hamburgers against his
wishes for healthy eating, and allowing jakob Ingebrigtsen’s girlfriend to stay
overnight, an arrangement initially opposed by the father.
Defender Heidi Reisvang questioned Jakob Ingebrigtsen about his potential fear
of his father and why he would challenge him if he was indeed afraid.
– Did you feel safer with the camera team present?
– Yes, I would say.
– And then did you manage to be more ahead in relation to Gjert Ingebrigtsen?
– More forward in general, maybe.
– Weren’t you afraid it would have a consequence when the camera team went home?
Jakob Ingebrigtsen says they wanted calm, and therefore did not choose to go
to the police with the conditions in the home.
Foto: xenia Novikova / NRK
– I think normal practice in all such cases is that all things go very fast to
the next. That this was their own thing.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen stated that the documentary series did not accurately
represent reality.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen believed his father was pleased when he did not win gold at
the 1500 meters during the World Cup in Eugene in the US in 2022.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen, as a big favorite, had to see himself beaten by Jake
wightman from the UK during the 1500 meters World Cup in 2022.
Photo: Reuters
Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s defender Heidi Reisvang questioned Jakob Ingebrigtsen about
a congratulatory SMS he reportedly received from his father after winning silver
at the 1500 meters during the athletics World Cup in July 2022.
– The defendant was delighted that I failed. And with that message he conveyed
it. I felt that he was condescending to congratulate me on silver, Jakob
Ingebrigtsen said in the witness box.
See pictures from the district court:
Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the courtroom.
Court appearance.
John Christian Elden.
Heidi Reisvang.
-I was hit with full force
Jakob Ingebrigtsen explained that he was physically assaulted by his father
during his upbringing.
– I have been hit, I have been kicked. I have received blows to the head, he
said in court.
He explained that it happened several times.He said that it happened with full
force.
– It is tough to put into words. It is indeed difficult to explain. It is difficult
to talk about, he said.
He said that he has not previously spoken about this to anyone other than his
closest family.
– It is not easy to stand here today either, he said.
He explained that he has always been told that it is his fault.That he has
deserved it.
– I have always been told that it is my fault. That I have deserved it. That I
have provoked it, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is worthless. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am worthless. That I am not good enough. That I
am not worth anything, he said.
he said that he has always been told that he is stupid. that he is not smart
enough.
– I have always been told that I am stupid. That I am not smart enough. That I
am not capable of anything, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is ugly.That he is not handsome
enough.
– I have always been told that I am ugly. That I am not handsome enough. That I
am not attractive, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a failure. That he is not
successful enough.
– I have always been told that I am a failure.That I am not successful enough.
That I am not good enough, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a disappointment. that he is not
good enough.
– I have always been told that I am a disappointment. That I am not good enough.
That I am not worthy,he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a burden. that he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a burden. That I am not good enough. That I
am not wanted, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a waste of space. That he is not
good enough.
– I have always been told that I am a waste of space. That I am not good enough.
That I am not needed,he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a mistake. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a mistake. That I am not good enough. That I
should never have been born, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a curse. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a curse.That I am not good enough. That I
am evil, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a monster. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a monster. That I am not good enough. That I
am a danger to others, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a liar. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a liar. That I am not good enough. That I
cannot be trusted,he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a thief. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a thief. That I am not good enough. That I
am a criminal, he said.
he said that he has always been told that he is a murderer. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a murderer. That I am not good enough. That
I am a killer, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a rapist. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a rapist. That I am not good enough. That I
am a sex offender, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a pedophile. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a pedophile. that I am not good enough. That
I am a child molester, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a terrorist. That he is not
good enough.
– I have always been told that I am a terrorist. that I am not good enough.That
I am a threat to society, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a traitor. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a traitor. That I am not good enough. That I
am a betrayer, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a coward. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a coward. That I am not good enough. That I
am a weakling, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a failure. That he is not good
enough.
- I have always been told that I am a failure. That I am not good enough. That I
am a loser, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a disappointment. That he is not
good enough.
– I have always been told that I am a disappointment. That I am not good enough.
That I am a letdown, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a burden. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a burden.That I am not good enough. That I
am a liability, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a waste of space. That he is not
good enough.
– I have always been told that I am a waste of space. That I am not good enough.
That I am a nonentity, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a mistake. That he is not good
enough.
– I have always been told that I am a mistake. That I am not good enough. That I
am an accident, he said.
He said that he has always been told that he is a curse. That he is not good
enough.
Ingebrigtsen brothers’ Testimony Reveals Family Discord
The ongoing trial has shed light on the strained relationship within the
Ingebrigtsen family,notably between Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his father,
Gjert Ingebrigtsen. Testimony from Jakob and his brothers has painted a
picture of deep-seated conflict and perceived slights.
Jakob’s Interpretation of a Congratulatory Message
During his testimony, jakob Ingebrigtsen discussed a congratulatory message
he received from his father after a race. According to Jakob, the message
carried an underlying tone of criticism.
“He also wrote that he was there if I needed it,” jakob stated, implying
that he interpreted this as a suggestion that he, along with his brothers
Henrik and Filip, were incapable of managing their own training.
When questioned about whether he perceived the message negatively, jakob
responded, “As I interpreted it, it was so that I, Henrik and Filip could
not fix it myself. So he could help us.He obviously thought I failed in
that race as we couldn’t stand on our own and train ourselves.”
Defense Counsel’s Response
John Christian Elden, Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s defense attorney, declined to
comment on Jakob’s interpretation of the message.
“He may be able to comment on it himself in his own explanation in court
next week,” Elden stated.
images from the Courtroom
Jakob Ingebrigtsen on his way into the courtroom. Defender John Christian Elden. Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the courtroom.
Assistant Attorney Mette Yvonne Larsen on his way to the courtroom.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen in the courtroom.
Background: Training Program
The context of the message relates to the Ingebrigtsen brothers’ training
program, which has been a subject of discussion and apparent contention
within the family.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen Testifies About Childhood in Father’s abuse Trial
SANDNES, Norway — Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen continued his testimony Wednesday in the trial of his father, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, who is accused of abuse. The court focused on the brothers’ decision to publish a chronicle detailing their difficult upbringing.
The prosecution began the day by questioning Jakob Ingebrigtsen about the chronicle published in the fall of 2023, where he and his brothers discussed their challenging childhood.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen testifies in South Rogaland District Court.
It was very difficult to know what to do.We didn’t want to go to the police because we didn’t know what it meant. we have grown up with this, to keep everything secret, Jakob Ingebrigtsen said.
Defense attorney Heidi Reisvang asked, But then you chose to publish a chronicle. Did you think this was going to create calm?
We felt compelled to it since so much falsehoods were spread after the break in early 2022. And we are public figures, Jakob Ingebrigtsen replied.
Heidi Reisvang inquired, Who wrote the chronicle?
It was Espen Skoland (the brothers’ adviser), Jakob Ingebrigtsen replied.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen stated that the brothers initiated the chronicle, and he had limited involvement in its creation.
Childhood Characterized by Violence and Fear
Gjert Ingebrigtsen’s defense team attempted to undermine Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s extensive testimony from Tuesday, where he described a childhood marked by violence, fear, manipulation, and a lack of autonomy.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen rejects all charges against him.
One alleged incident occurred when Jakob Ingebrigtsen was eight years old, after the school reported negative behavior.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen testified that his father struck him between 10 and 20 times with an open hand after accusing him of lying.
media interest is high surrounding Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s testimony in the district court in Sandnes.
Gjert is aware that this has been the son’s perception of reality, while he himself has a entirely different one. He will come back to that when he will explain himself next week, said John Christian Elden, another defense attorney.
Heidi Reisvang questioned Jakob Ingebrigtsen about a video clip shown in court tuesday, where Henrik filmed his father and Jakob Ingebrigtsen in a heated argument.
You say you have been scared all the time for Gjert Ingebrigtsen. Is the video clip representative that you are afraid of him? You go all the way up to his face with your finger, she asked.
I think quite clearly I can see that I’m scared in that clip, Jakob Ingebrigtsen responded.
Defense: Is it Hanging On?
Jakob Ingebrigtsen also recounted other incidents, such as being late to an athletics event, where his father allegedly struck him in the car.
Another time I was out in the street with a scooter. I fell, and defendants laughed at.He responded by kicking me in my stomach, he said.
During questioning, Jakob Ingebrigtsen discussed an incident involving a scooter.
The questioning focused on the scooter episode.
According to the interrogation, Ingebrigtsen stated his father was afraid the children would get hurt.
Ingebrigtsen characterized the alleged kick as a 3 or 4 on a scale of 1 to 10.
When asked about the alleged kick, Ingebrigtsen responded, I don’t know.
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