Viggos Kristiansen
Viggos Kristiansen is a Norwegian man who was wrongfully convicted in relation to the infamous Baneheia case, where two young girls were murdered in Kristiansand in 2000. After spending 20 years in prison, Kristiansen was exonerated in June 2021 following a retrial that utilized new DNA evidence, which raised doubts about his involvement. This landmark decision also led to him receiving the largest compensation ever awarded by the Norwegian state for wrongful imprisonment, amounting to 55 million Norwegian krone. His case has highlighted serious issues within the Norwegian criminal justice system regarding wrongful convictions and the reliability of witness testimonies.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 341,243 | 501 | $24,000 | 35$ |
| Totals | 1 | 341,243 | 501 | $24,000 | 35$ |
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Viggos Kristiansen was exonerated after spending 20 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
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