Jakob Ingebrigtsen tells court of fear and control in testimony against father
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Double Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen testified in court against his father and former coach, Gjert Ingebrigtsen, describing a childhood marked by fear and manipulation. Gjert faces charges of physically abusing two of his children, including Jakob, and has pleaded not guilty. The trial is set to continue until May 16 in Sandnes, Norway.
Key Points
Jakob Ingebrigtsen testified about a childhood filled with fear and control.
Gjert Ingebrigtsen, Jakob's father and former coach, is charged with physically abusing two of his children, including Jakob.
Gjert has pleaded not guilty and faces up to six years in prison.
Jakob described specific incidents of violence, including being struck by his father at age eight after a negative school report.
Jakob also recounted his father's attempts to control his personal relationships, such as trying to end his relationship with his now-wife Elisabeth Asserson at age 16.
