Defense lawyers Ellen Holager Andenæs and Petar Sekulic have approached the police to investigate allegations suggesting that there was an attempt to influence a witness in the legal proceedings concerning Marius Borg Høiby. This request follows a Thursday session where co-counsel Mette Yvonne Larsen cross-examined a witness regarding messages allegedly sent to the so-called Frogner woman, advising her on what to say during her interrogation.

Andenæs emphasizes the seriousness of these allegations, indicating a strong desire for clarification. The implications of such accusations are severe, as they could undermine the integrity of the judicial process and raise concerns about the fairness of the trial. Although the defense has no evidence currently indicating that witness tampering has occurred, they suspect that lawyer Larsen might possess further information that could be pertinent to the investigation.

At present, it remains undetermined whether the police will pursue a formal investigation into these allegations. The outcomes of such an inquiry could critically impact the ongoing trial and the reputation of the individuals involved, highlighting the importance of maintaining a fair legal process without external influences.