The Baneheia Committee, investigating the wrongful conviction of Viggo Kristiansen in connection with the Baneheia case, has highlighted that the most significant reason for his incorrect guilty verdict was the reliance on weak evidence, particularly concerning mobile phone data. Jon Petter Rui, the head of the committee, stated that this evidence nearly rules out Kristiansen's presence at the crime scene, underscoring the importance of reliable proof in criminal cases.

At a press conference, the report was presented to Justice and Emergency Preparedness Minister Astri Aas-Hansen, marking an important moment in the long saga that saw Kristiansen wrongfully convicted for nearly two decades. The committee was tasked with reviewing every aspect of the investigation and trial from the police inquiry that began in 2000 up until Kristiansen's exoneration in 2022. This thorough examination into the judicial processes raises substantial questions about the integrity of the evidence used in the case.

The findings of the Baneheia Committee not only call into question the past handling of the case but also stress the need for substantial evidence in legal proceedings to prevent future injustices. The wrongful conviction of Kristiansen highlights systemic flaws in the judicial process that could have severe implications for the way evidence is collected and assessed in Norway, prompting a wider discourse on the safeguards necessary to protect against similar miscarriages of justice in the future.