Norwegian mass killer's new attempt to leave prison gets quick answer
Norwegian court made quick work of mass-murdererʼs second try for freedom. The 45-year old extremist who killed 77 people about thirteen years ago stays behind bars for public safety
The Ringerike district court has shut down a new freedom request from Anders Behring Breivik - the far-right killer whos actions shocked Norway about thirteen years ago. The 45-year old extremist (currently serving a 21-yr sentence) made his second try to get parole but got a firm no
The courtʼs decision came after reviewing the case of Breivik who killed 77 people in a bombing-and-shooting spree during summer of 2011. The judges from Ringerike‚ Asker and Bærum areas looked at his request last month; their written response shows they think he needs to stay locked up
The verdict clearly states that keeping Breivik in prison is needed to protect people: public safety comes first. His actions back then - which included both a bomb attack and mass shooting - remain one of the worst events in modern Norwegian history. The legal systemʼs quick response shows how serious they are about keeping dangerous offenders away from society
