– Ludvigsen is in trouble after the accusation – NRK Troms – Local News, TV and Radio

"My client still rejects all the charges and is fine today, because he thinks it is okay to go to court with this case so that it is properly defended and his version is delivered to him. until now and can not wait to defend himself.

On Wednesday, Svein Ludvigsen, a former state councilor and county governor of Troms, was accused of abusing his county governorship. The police think that he used his position to establish sex with three male asylum seekers.

– In the case of the prosecutor, in such a serious case, we find that the prosecutor believes that he has a cover. Then our job is to return the stones that the police have not yet returned and to try to see what can be between here and change the game, "said defender Ulf E. Hansen.

The police conducted a thorough and thorough investigation which led the prosecution authorities to believe that the material obtained was so ambiguous that the accused would be found guilty.

Despite this, Ulf E. Hansen believes that some issues need to be addressed during the trial.

"Yes, it's clear that we think we have a lot to work in. We're so optimistic and positive about the work we're going to do, but there's still a lot of work ahead of us, and we need time to do it." main audience.

Does he want to explain everything?

After all, the district court of Nord-Troms will be seized during the first half of 2019.

The accused Svein Ludvigsen still asserts that he is not guilty of any of the serious circumstances mentioned in the appeal decision.

– Does Ludvigsen think he can give plausible explanations of what appears in the indictment?

– Yes, it clearly means that he gives explanations on everything. He is distinguished by the allegations in this case.

– Based on the evidence, does it make sense to have such an attitude?

"At least, he is of the opinion that these are totally unfair accusations against him, and that is what we are working on." It will also be my point of departure in court.

100 witnesses in a thorough investigation

Police questioned nearly 100 witnesses as part of the investigation, which resulted in an appeal against Svein Ludvigsen, state council. The three insults are asylum seekers, which has created additional difficulties for the police.

"Offenders worked very well and explained thoroughly, but we see that it has been difficult for them, and it is another factor, related to their cultural factor, that they fear that their family and friends will not understand. not if they know it, "says police inspector Elin Nordgård Strand.

However, according to her, the main challenge of this case was a very long and very old investigation.

"There were a lot of people to interview and a lot of documentation to get.

Police believe they see a motive

Already in 2015, Troms police had received an assault notice against former minister and county councilor Svein Ludvigsen. The case was the subject of an investigation, but was eventually relegated to evidence.

In the survey conducted in 2015, the police interviewed one of those who now have the status of offended. Asking what they now know because they did not know when the case had been filed, the police inspector replied:

"It's essentially that more people should have lived the same, and they support each other in explanations.We think it's a trend," says Elin Nordgård Strand at NRK.