In a case drawing global attention, prosecutors in Norway have argued for a two-and-a-half-year prison sentence for Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, for a decade-long pattern of abuse towards his children. Court proceedings revealed harrowing accounts from Jakob, who recounted physical violence, threats, and psychological trauma stemming from his father's actions since early childhood. Moreover, details emerged regarding Ingrid, Jakob's sister, who also faced violence. The state emphasized that the pervasive culture of fear had lasting impacts on both siblings.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen described experiencing repeated abuse from his father from a young age, highlighting a culture of fear that affected his upbringing and future.
Prosecutor Angjerd Kvernenes detailed how Jakob and his sister Ingrid endured physical and mental abuse, exemplifying the extreme insecurity and fear they lived under.
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