Prosecutor Seeks Ten Years in Prison Over Ulstein Shipyard Attack
Prosecutor Inger Myklebust requested a ten-year prison sentence for a man in his thirties and a six-year sentence for a man in his forties during proceedings at the NRK reported trial. The two men are on trial for severely injuring a male colleague, subjecting him to aggravated sexual assault with an object, and leaving him in a helpless state at a modular housing rig near Ulstein Verft on March 15, 2026.
Defendants offer contrasting pleas regarding the assault
The trial centers on starkly contrasting pleas from the two defendants following the incident in March. Prosecutor Inger Myklebust stated during her closing arguments that this defendant took the most active role in the violence and the sexual assault, describing the acts as extreme and sadistical.
Conversely, the man in his forties has denied criminal culpability. Video and photographic evidence, alongside witness testimonies, place him at the scene during the assault, but prosecutors argue he played a lesser direct role in the physical violence. Despite this, the prosecution holds him equally accountable under the law on the grounds that he failed to intervene, with Myklebust asserting in court that he had a front-row seat to the crime.
Severe Injuries and Lasting Consequences
Medical experts testified in court regarding the extensive physical and psychological trauma suffered by the victim, including brain injuries that could have proved fatal without immediate medical intervention. According to the prosecution, the victim’s life changed fundamentally on the night of March 15, and he now lives with permanent disabilities. The victim’s counsel, Kaja Sawczuk, has filed claims for approximately 3.5 million Norwegian kroner in damages and compensation to be divided between the defendants NRK reported.
Colleagues drank together before the confrontation
Court testimony revealed that the colleagues had been drinking together at the accommodation rig prior to the confrontation.
When the incident occurred and requested sentences
When did the incident at Ulstein Verft take place?
The violent incident occurred during the early morning hours between 02:00 and 03:00 on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at a modular housing rig near Ulstein Verft.
What specific sentences did the prosecution request?
Prosecutor Inger Myklebust demanded a ten-year prison sentence for the younger defendant in his thirties and a six-year prison sentence for the older defendant in his forties.
How much is the victim seeking in damages?
The victim’s attorney, Kaja Sawczuk, has submitted financial claims totaling approximately 3.5 million Norwegian kroner in damages and compensation divided between the two convicted or accused parties.
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