Margrét McArthur Friðriksdóttir appeared in Reykjanes District Court but left about twenty minutes into the session. Originally, the case being brought against her by the Chief of Police in the capital area was to be retried; however, it did not take place as scheduled. Instead, there was a discussion regarding Margrét’s request for repeated witness testimonies in the case, and whether Judge Sigríður Hjaltested should be summoned to court as a witness. Hilmar Garðars Þorsteinsson, Margrét's lawyer, confirmed this information, indicating further procedural delays.

The main hearing in the defamation case initiated by the prosecution against Margrét occurred on January 16, and the verdict has been postponed three times due to the judge's illness. The case involves alleged defamation by Margrét against Judge Barbóra Björnsdóttur. According to criminal procedure laws, a verdict should typically be rendered within four weeks of the trial, unless the judge or the parties deem it unnecessary, a condition that Margrét contests, resulting in continued delays and uncertainty regarding the outcome of the case.

The ongoing delays suggest significant challenges in the judicial process, as they may affect the credibility of the judicial system and highlight the potential bias or inefficiency at play. This case has drawn considerable attention due to its implications for legal proceedings and the reputation of those involved, particularly in the context of defamation within the justice system itself.