The man carried out three assaults on a child for whom he was a babysitter, filmed it and shared it on the internet, writes Romsdal’s Budstikke.
– In this case, it concerns several serious assaults committed against a small and defenseless child for which the defendant was responsible, the judgment states, among other things.
It is emphasized that the abuse entails a significant risk of serious psychological damage to the child.
The man was under 18 when he carried out the assaults.
When the man was arrested, he was in possession of a total of 38,144 different media files, of which 24,336 were images and 13,808 were videos with a total playing time of 1,185 hours showing sexual abuse of children.
The man has explained that the first photos he shared of the child were to document that he had a child available, so that he had access to abuse material from others.
Two years and six months of the sentence is suspended with a probationary period of five years. In other words, he must basically serve half of the five-year sentence in prison.
The convicted man has had his sentence reduced both because he pleaded guilty and because he was a minor himself. In addition, he cooperated with the police, which led to two Americans being arrested earlier than they otherwise would have been.
He must also pay NOK 350,000 in compensation to the child.
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**Interview with Child Protection Advocate, Maria Jensen**
**Interviewer:** Maria, thank you for joining us today. Let’s dive into a deeply troubling case where a young man, acting as a babysitter, assaulted a defenseless child and then shared videos of this heinous act online. How do you feel about the leniency shown in his sentencing, given the severity of his crimes?
**Maria Jensen:** Thank you for having me. I must say, this case is extremely disturbing. The nature of the crimes — not just the assaults but also the distribution of such material — shows a profound lack of regard for the safety and well-being of the child. While I understand that he was a minor at the time, I worry that the three-year sentence, with a portion suspended, may not serve the justice needed for the victim.
**Interviewer:** You bring up an important point about the impact on the victim. The judgment highlighted the significant risk of long-term psychological damage to the child. What do you think should be the priorities in such cases when considering sentencing?
**Maria Jensen:** Absolutely. The victim’s recovery must be our foremost priority. Sentencing should reflect the gravity of the crime, but it should also focus on rehabilitation and ensuring that offenders do not repeat such behavior. Greater accountability and longer, more constructive sentences, even for minors, might deter others and better serve the victim’s healing process.
**Interviewer:** Given that the offender cooperated with authorities and led to further arrests, do you believe that should influence the final sentencing? Or does it risk downplaying the gravity of his actions?
**Maria Jensen:** That’s a complex issue. On one hand, cooperation with authorities is commendable and should be recognized. However, it can’t overshadow the perpetrator’s actions and the horrific impact on the child. It risks setting a dangerous precedent where perpetrators think they can mitigate consequences through cooperation, without fully facing the repercussions of their crimes.
**Interviewer:** This situation certainly raises questions about how we balance justice for victims with compassion for young offenders. What do you think readers should consider when reflecting on this case?
**Maria Jensen:** I urge readers to think critically about the societal implications of our justice system. How do we protect the most vulnerable while managing the complexities of youthful offenders? Should leniency be allowed in cases of such severe crimes? This debate is crucial as we consider reforms and better protections for our children.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Maria, for sharing your insights on this unsettling case. It’s clear that there’s a lot to unpack here, and it’s a discussion that needs to continue.
**Question for Readers:** Given the leniency in this sentencing, do you think the justice system is doing enough to protect children from abuse, or does the punishment reflect a troubling trend of minimizing such grave offenses?
