Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father and former coach of the renowned Ingebrigtsen brothers, faces serious child abuse charges. Jakob and his brothers, in a statement last year, described growing up with a controlling and aggressive father. The state prosecutors have charged Gjert with physically abusing two of his children when he was also their coach. The trial expected to last around eight weeks, with about 30 to 40 witnesses set to testify.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers wrote last year that they ‘have grown up with a father who has been very aggressive and controlling’.Jakob Ingebrigtsen and his brothers wrote last year that they ‘have grown up with a father who has been very aggressive and controlling’.said it had seen the indictment
The assistant attorney Mette Yvonne Larsen added: “This was as expected based on the evidence situation. It is a very serious indictment that extends over a period of many years.” However, Jakob and his brothers Henrik and Filip – who are also accomplished middle-distance runners – subsequently called on the Norwegian athletics federation to help them avoid Gjert in international events, given that their father coaches the world 1500m bronze medallist, Narve Gilje Nordås.and who has used physical violence and threats as part of his upbringing,” the brothers wrote. “We still feel discomfort and fear which has been in us since childhood.
“Several other family members have given explanations that support what Jakob Ingebrigtsen has told in questioning, according to VG’s information.”
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