Nine months on, terrorist Andreas Behring Breivik is finally on trial for his massacre on Norway last July injuring over 150 and killing 77 people.
On July 22nd 2011, Norwegian born Breivik bombed government buildings in Oslo and carried out a mass shooting on Utoya Island, resulting in 77 deaths, most of which were teenagers. Having being examined, Breivik has been diagnosed by few psychiatrists as a "paranoid schizophrenia" and having created his own delusional universe inside his head. The anti Muslim told Police he acted to protect Norway from being "taken over by Muslims".
The trial began this morning in Norway's capital, where the killings took place and 33 year old Breivik took to the stand, with a closed fist salute and told the court he did not recognize Norwegian courts as they get their mandate " from Norwegian political parties who support multiculturalism".
Recent reports have suggested that Breivik shows no regret or mercy for what he has done, despite him confessing to the killings. Latest news from the courts tell that a 12 minute film was shown, created by Breivik, which includes his own manifesto, that he downloaded form his personal computer on the morning of the attacks. Reporters at the trial have described Breivik as "smug" as the film was shown.
The people of Norway are now waiting to seek justice from this unexpected and heartbreaking attack that occurred last Summer. If the courts find Breivik guilty due to his mental health, he is likely to face less than 25 years. The trail is due to last no more than 10 days, however this could change depending on how the courts act.
This attack shook Norway and will always be marked as one of the worst day's in the country's history, as the people look to seek justice, to help them grieve and move on.
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