Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Ingebrigtsen Acquitted of Son Abuse, Convicted of Daughter Assault
A court in Norway decided that Gjert Ingebrigtsen was not guilty of hurting his son Jakob but did hit his daughter Ingrid.
Jakob, who is a famous runner, said his dad made him feel scared growing up.
Ingrid said her dad hit her with a wet towel.
The dad was ordered to pay his daughter money for what he did.
Jakob and his brothers no longer work with their father.
The case was a difficult one for the family, regardless of what the court said.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen was acquitted of abusing his son Jakob but convicted of assaulting his daughter Ingrid.
The assault involved Ingebrigtsen hitting Ingrid with a wet towel in January 2022.
Ingrid received 10,000 kroner in damages for the assault.
Jakob, who won Olympic gold in 2024, testified, describing a childhood characterized by fear and manipulation.
Ingebrigtsen's lawyers highlighted the lack of evidence supporting constant fear in the children.
- Who
- Gjert Ingebrigtsen, Jakob Ingebrigtsen, and Ingrid Ingebrigtsen.
- What
- Gjert Ingebrigtsen was acquitted of abusing his son but convicted of assaulting his daughter.
- When
- The verdict was announced on Monday, June 16, 2025.
- Where
- In a Norwegian court.
- Why
- Ingebrigtsen faced charges of physical and psychological violence against his children.
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Perspective
Gjert Ingebrigtsen's Perspective
Childhood Experiences
Jakob Ingebrigtsen's Perspective
Childhood characterized by fear, manipulation, and lack of free choice.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen's Perspective
Gjert Ingebrigtsen says he was an overly protective father.
- Defendant
- Gjert Ingebrigtsen
- Verdict
- Guilty of assault (daughter), Acquitted of abuse (son)
- Sentence
- 15-day suspended prison sentence
- Fine
- 10,000 kroner
- Victims
- Ingrid Ingebrigtsen (assault)
- Olympic Champion Son
- Jakob Ingebrigtsen
