Because he believed that both Viggo Kristiansen and Per Orderud were found not guilty.

Knut Holen for almost 40 years was one of the most important and powerful in the police force. Now Holen is subjected to what he believes to be a dirty ambush from his former partner.

– After I did the interview with the Dagbladet the verdict against Viggo Kristiansen was wrongand it Per Orderud was found not guiltyI was almost branded a traitor, and a traitor by my old colleagues in the police and the judiciary, Knut Holen told Dagbladet.

Now he’s flying be damned, and has had enough.

Judicial murder

– Certain people in the council and members of the Kripospensionistene believe, and do not understand, that I am involved in cases like the Orderud case and the Baneheia murder. It is clear that they are more concerned with defending the reputation of the police than legal certainty, said Knut Holen.

A few weeks ago, the pensioners association held a board meeting in Kripo, with a Christmas party to follow for members.

– After the board meeting, I was told by a former colleague that some people reacted to what I did. If this is true, it doesn’t get any better when former attorney general Tor-Aksel Busch is said to also have a say on this, said Knut Holen.

misunderstanding

– No, this must be a misunderstanding. I was in Kripos on other business, and on my way out I heard that the retirement group organizers had gathered. I stopped by to say Merry Christmas and was only there for a few minutes. It was stated that there were difficult and difficult times with regards to the Baneheia and Tengs cases. But of course Viggo Kristiansen’s acquittal is by no means questioned. I’ve known Knut Holen for nearly 50 years and never spoke to him. Beyond this, I have no comment, is the only thing former Attorney General Tor-Aksel Busch will have to say.

The neighbors spoke up: – Be afraid

The chairman of the Kripospensionistene, Svein Kjus, confirmed to Dagbladet that the former attorney general greeted the administrators of the pensioners’ association.

Refuse

– Busch once attended a meeting in Kripos. I never referred to what Busch said at the board meeting. I don’t know who Knut Holen spoke to about Busch, and what was said at our Christmas dinner, says Svein Kjus. He was for many years one of the central investigators in the legendary Homicide Commission.

Warning: – Good day for Norway

In one of several conversations between Holen and Kjus, Kjus is said to have said that he must have clicked for Holen. It should also be said that Holen is a jerk in certain statements to the media.

Knut Holen confirmed this to Dagbladet.

Kjus steadfastly denies that he should have said or communicated to his former boss Knut Holen, that it must have suited him. This is because Holen has appeared in the media and said that both the sentences against Per Orderud and Viggo Kristiansen were judicial murders, as well as questioning the police investigation.

– I never told Knut that it definitely suits him. I don’t use words like that, Kjus said.

“Don’t understand”

At the same time, Svein Kjus admitted to Dagbladet that Knut Holen was a topic at retirees’ Christmas parties:

– Indeed, I and many of those present at the meeting chatted. Among other things, about Knut Holen, no one was slandered, said Kjus.

– I also told Knut directly that I sometimes don’t understand what he’s doing. It is also what many people at Kripos are wondering what Knut Holen is up to. But that’s a personal matter, nothing to do with the media, said Kjus.

– Several former colleagues have contacted me and told me questions were asked about my involvement and what I do.

– The attitude expressed by some of my former colleagues does not belong in a country governed by the rule of law. I have no problem standing by what I’m saying. In my world, there is no doubt; in both the Baneheia and Orderud cases there were judicial murders. This is an embarrassment for police and prosecutors, said Knut Holen.

“Embarrassing”

The former high-ranking police officer also reacted in disbelief when he was criticized for collaborating with private investigator Tore Sandberg – a former Dagsrevyen journalist.

– Tore Sandberg has uncovered a number of judicial murders. To his credit, several innocent convicts have been retried and released, Knut Holen said.

Dagbladet has been in contact with other former Kripos employees. They did not want to be quoted, but some confirmed their reactions to Knut Holen’s experience and attitude towards Baneheia and the Orderud case.

– I was both shocked and disappointed, but not surprised. It is sad, and unworthy of a rule of law, when those who have dedicated their professional careers to working for law and justice defend abuses committed by the rule of law. This is embarrassing, said Knut Holen.