Matapour appeared in court for the first time – NRK Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
The Oslo district court decided that Matapour’s detention will be extended by four new weeks on Monday. It is the first time Matapour has appeared in court after the Oslo shooting on 25 June this year.
Both police attorney Ingvild Myrvold and defense attorney Bernt Heiberg confirm this to NRK.
– He was present in court, but has not given a statement, says Myrvold.
According to what NRK learns, he was transported by helicopter from Bergen, where he is currently being forcibly admitted for judicial observation at the Regional Security Post at Haukeland University Hospital.
Did not consent to further isolation
The reason why there was a detention meeting on Monday was that Matapour does not agree to further isolation.
– That is why it had to be dealt with in a court hearing. Isolation beyond twelve weeks is not routine, it is in the law, says defender John Christian Elden.
Matapour is subject to a letter and visiting ban for the entire period of imprisonment, which lasts until 17 October.
He can also be kept in solitary confinement and denied access to the media until 3 October.
– I have not been able to discuss the ruling with the accused yet, but I expect to do so tomorrow. He will probably appeal this to the Court of Appeal, so we’ll see how they assess it, says defender Bernt Heiberg to NRK.
Evidence tampering risk
Among other things, the prosecution has indicated that there is a danger that Matapour will destroy if he is released.
In the ruling, the Oslo district court points out that there remains much investigation into the case, and that an important part of the investigation is to investigate Matapour’s intentions.
“The police must, among other things, investigate how the accused has acquired weapons, who he has had contact with and what may be the cause and motive for the act”, writes the district court.
The 43-year-old is charged with murder and attempted murder with terrorist intent after shooting at confirmation at a nightclub in central Oslo on 25 June this year. One of the theories the police are working on is that the shooting was a hate crime aimed at gay people.