7/22 trial commences

Oslo District Court 04/16/2012

Google translation [edited for clarity]:

Breivik: – I do not recognize the Norwegian court system
4/16/2012

He protested when District Court Judge Wenche Elizabeth Arntzen assumed that he was out of work in Ila prison.

- It is not correct. I am a writer, working from prison, said Breivik.

He also repeated that he does not recognize the court and stated that Arntzen is biased because she is an acquaintance of former Justice Minister Hanne Harlem [sister of former prime minister and Labor party leader Gro Harlem Brundtland]. Arntzen has herself informed this to the court when she was appointed and the conclusion was that she is not disqualified.

- I do not recognize the Norwegian court system because you have received your mandate from political parties, that support multiculturalism. Moreover, it is known that you are a friend of Hanne Harlem, the sister of Gro Harlem Brundtland.

Handcuffs removed

Breivik have the same sideburns as we have seen in prison meetings. Well-groomed.

Breivik remained standing looking down while he waited for the handcuffs to be removed. As soon as they were off, he repeated the right-wing greeting which he also performed in the court proceeding in February.

- This is to show that I am proud and strong-willed, Breivik has previously stated…

Original article: Breivik: – Jeg anerkjenner ikke den norske rett
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Google translation [edited for clarity]:

Historian: Breivik-greeting is part of the play
4/16/2012

Mentioned in the manifest

In his so-called manifesto Breivik mentioned the “the military salute for Templar Knights.” Here he describes that the right hand should be raised with a clenched fist, preferably wearing a white glove.

The clenched fist represents “strength, honor and hatred against the Marxist tyrants in Europe, while the white glove symbolizes purity, duty, kinship and martyrdom.” He also writes that the greeting is not to be confused with the Nazi salute or the Roman greeting, where the palm should be flat and face down.

According to Breivik done the Knights Templar salutation is performed in defiance of the multicultural elite in Western Europe that Breivik views as left-wing fascists.

Breivik’s defenders have previously said that he sees himself as an appointed Templar Knight that will rescue Norway from multiculturalism and Islamifisation….

Original article: Historiker: Breivik-hilsenen er en del av skuespillet
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Google translation [edited for clarity]:

Breivik claims emergency self defence
4/16/2012

When the indictment was read out, there were several in the audience that wept loudly when the name of their loved ones were read out, but they managed to quickly gather themselves. There was a pressing and serious atmosphere in the room, when District Attorney Inga Bejer Engh described the fatal injuries.

Breivik showed no emotions openly, but he remained sitting and biting his lower lip. He closed his eyes and looked down at the table. To the new court appointed psychiatrists, Terje Tørrissen and Agnar Aspaas, the terror accused 33-year-old has stated that it was tough to hear the indictment when it was taken out….

Original article: Breivik påberoper seg nødrett
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Google translation [edited for clarity]:

Breivik in tears from own video
4/16/2012

While playing a video Breivik posted himself online the defendant began to cry.

After first having gone through how Breivik planned his acts of terror the prosecutors play a propaganda video. When it becomes clear that the video will be played Breivik seems pleased that the court will get to see the video he has made himself.

The video contains various pictures and texts about the ideology that the defendant believes he stands for.

The pictures are accompanied by a pompous music, the music creates a special atmosphere in the courtroom. Some survivors look away, others follow on the screens.

After a while, Anders Behring Breivik begins crying.

The accused dries his tears, and was clearly moved by his own propaganda video. This is the first time Breivik shows strong emotions during the trial.

After clearly having had to wipe tears Breivik takes himself a little together, and watch the rest of the video.

By use of tightly written, almost unreadable text Breivik gave his definitions of cultural Marxism, Islam and Nazism. The video thereafter showed how Breivik believes the claimed organization Knights Templar shall save Europe from certain destruction.

Accompanied by pictures of Crusaders, the video called for others to contribute in the battle against what Breivik considers Europes enemies….

Original article: Breivik gråt av egen video
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