Norwegian Neo-Nazi Mass-Murderer Breivik Loses Parole Bid

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Facts

  • Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik has been denied parole after a court found his extremism hadn't waned and he was at high risk of recidivism.1
  • He killed 77 people, mostly teenagers, in two attacks in 2011 and has served 10 yrs of a 21 yr sentence.1
  • Breivik's lawyer said he'll appeal the decision, and that his long-term goal is to improve Breivik's conditions.2
  • In 2016, Breivik argued that his prison conditions violated his human rights. Though a lower-court initially ruled in his favor, this was overturned on appeal.3
  • Norwegian prisons are known for being some of the most luxurious in the world.4

Sources: 1New York Times, 2Daily Mail, 3BBC News (a) and 4BBC News (b).

Narratives

  • Narrative A, as provided by Breitbart. This is Breivik's latest attempt to use the law as his stage and subvert Norway's overly lenient justice system, which puts the comfort of criminals -- no matter how abhorrent -- above the rights of their victims.
  • Narrative B, as provided by The Conversation. Norway is upholding their justice system principles by treating Breivik like any other inmate. They should be applauded for putting emotions and public presure aside and fulfilling their constitutional duties.