Gjert Ingebrigtsen accused of physically abusing two sonsFather stepped down from coaching his son Jakob in 2022Gjert Ingebrigtsen, the father and former coach of the Norwegian runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, pleaded not guilty as his trial began on Monday. He is accused of physically abusing two of his children, including the two-times Olympic champion.The 59-year-old could face up to six years in prison if found guilty, with the trial expected to run until mid-May in the city of Sandnes. Norwegian police pressed charges against Ingebrigtsen Sr last year, accusing him of abusing two of his seven children, including Jakob for several years. Continue reading...
Gjert Ingebrigtsen pleaded not guilty to charges of physically abusing two of his sons, including runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen, as his trial began in Norway. The accusations stem from a police investigation triggered by a newspaper column where Jakob and his brothers detailed years of abuse. Gjert, who stepped down as Jakob's coach in 2022, faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
