Gjert Ingebrigtsen, father of Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen, is on trial for alleged abusive behavior toward his children, denying accusations of violence and expressing deep remorse for past disciplinary actions. In a courtroom testimony, he described an incident with his daughter Ingrid, whom he supposedly struck with a towel, insisting it was a misunderstanding. He admitted to being a tough coach during the athletic disciplines of his sons but maintains he never resorted to physical abuse, highlighting his military discharge due to principled opposition to violence. The trial has caught national attention in Norway as both sides present evidence and testimonies.
"I'm drying my neck with a towel, Gjert told the court in Stagnes, Norway. She's really angry and says: I fucking don't want to be in this prison of yours any more,' while holding her index finger at me."
"I pull the towel against her finger twice in quick succession. She then says: What the hell are you doing, are you hitting me?' To which I reply: I didn't hit you."
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