Varg Veum - Begravde hunder

Now the Adu case. The charges against

the police officers have been dropped.

18 year old Mikael Adu died

after his arrest in Bergen last August.

Police methods were criticized.

Party leadership candidate

Einar Bergene sees this as

a victory for law and order.

This has been very tough

on the three officers.

They were pre-condemned, accused...

This inquiry shows they only

performed their job well.

An 18 year old died.

Is that to 'a job well done'?

We have to realise society has changed.

The police often has to face

violent individuals.

Einar Bergene's comments

since the case was dropped

meet vivid criticism.

Last night over 3000 people took part

in protest marches in Oslo and Bergen.

In Bergen the march developed

into violent riots.

Around hundred arrests were made.

Marit Haug, was this

a 'job well done'?

No, it wasn't.

Bergene is not representative

for our politics.

Will this make you win?

Let's hope so!

BURIED DOGS:

A free adaptation

of Gunnar Staalesen's novel

Deputy party leader Einar Bergene

hails Adu's arrest by the police

as 'a job well done'.

Mikael Adu died during the arrest.

Einar Bergene's remarks have

stirred up a storm of protest.

Party leader Kristian Fredriksen and

the second deputy leader, Marit Haug,

have not made

any comments so far.

Party leader

Kristian Fredriksen's dilemma is

that he cannot reject Einar Bergene

without alienating

an important part of his electorate.

At the same time this type of remark

is totally incompatible with

the party's wish to enter government

after next year's general election.

And Marit Haug,

what are her chances?

- Varg Veum?

- Yes?

I'm Marit Haug.

I can see that.

As the party is electing a new leader,

she's an obvious choice.

- You're getting a lot of attention.

- Not for our policies, I'm afraid.

A boy is strangled

and your colleague calls it 'well done'.

Your policies seem quiet clear.

I didn't come to discuss politics.

Okay.

Do you need help?

I have... for some time

been pursued by someone.

What makes you think that?

I just know.

I can't be more specific.

As a public figure it is perhaps normal?

A few months ago someone

broke into my flat in Oslo.

- Did you report it?

- Yeah.

I don't think they will do much.

The police has "limited resources".

I'm sorry, but... I'm not a body guard.

I guess I'm not from

the right political camp.

If you have anything specific,

I suggest you go to police.

In case you should change your mind.

Norwegian People's Party,

Marit Haug.

LAST NIGHT'S RIOTS

- Anything else?

- I'll have a coffee.

- To go.

- Make it two. He'll pay.

I did some research on Mikael Adu.

- You were his Child Welfare contact.

- All of that is confidential.

- Have a nice day.

- But you knew Adu!

I said no!

Marit? I don't get this.

Shouldn't you speak before Einar?

- Here you are put after him.

- Honestly... Thanks.

Kristian?

- Shouldn't I speak after your address?

- It's better if Einar goes on first.

We must put an end to this Adu story.

Everybody expects it.

- I thought you were informed?

- No.

Damned...

Is it all right?

Not really. Now I have to

rewrite my introduction.

Great.

All right, everyone.

We're on in 5 minutes.

I'm ready.

Let's see how he will

get away with this.

He has to back down. If he thinks

he stands a chance against Marit Haug.

- At least she's better than him.

- Bergene is harmless.

- How can you say that?

- He's stupid enough to be honest.

Whereas this Marit Haug

gives their program a pretty face.

JUSTICE FOR ADU:

Hello, Bergen!

On behalf of the party...

my two deputy leaders and myself,

I wish you welcome and thank you

for your warm reception.

This Friday

opens our national convention,

and when the weekend is over, ends

an era for me and my party.

After 30 years as party leader,

it is with regret

I pass on the chairmanship.

But I enter this process

totally confident that

the convention can chose between

two worthy, competent candidates.

And now, please welcome Einar Bergene!

I know that many of you have come

to hear what I have to say

on the Adu case.

I also know that

many among you expect me

to make an apology.

Which I have no intention of doing.

What I do deplore is the situation

created by the Adu case.

I also deplore that anti-social

individuals and immigrant groups

use violence instead of

their democratic right

to express themselves.

I deplore. . .

All the weapons on the street.

And that more people chose to use them.

People with psychological problems,

with other views and values than us.

This is the new reality

the police is facing.

A reality we naively are importing

from other countries.

A reality the government coalition

refuses to act upon.

I've had enough. I'm off.

. . . Doing their job.

We can't blame the police

for maintaining order.

Life is strange sometimes, Hamre.

- What's happened now then?

- Marit Haug came to my office today.

She said she felt pursued.

And what did you tell her?

To go to the police

if she had anything specific.

My, oh my!

She gave a vague description of a man.

I think she saw him in the crowd today.

We'll talk with her. But first Bergene.

He was the target here.

She felt threatened...

And three hours later she's

inches away from a bullet.

- Coffee?

- Thanks.

There could be a connection?

True. It could also be that it doesn't

take her much to ask for help.

- Like a break-in.

- Right. You take it.

No witnesses,

nothing missing.

Is she inventing?

The Oslo police has at least used

a lot of resources on her complaints.

Why would she lie?

For a politician having a bodyguard

gives a certain status.

If she needs attention,

she should go to the press.

Depends what kind of attention

we're talking about.

- That bad, huh?

- Yeah.

If we want it in the papers,

we must make a statement now.

No, Jan Arild. First we'll see

what the police says.

- And release a press statement later.

- I'll take care of it.

We'll let Jan Arild deal with the press.

What?

That could be misunderstood.

We must appear in person.

- It would seem as if we don't care.

- We'll discuss this later.

Everyone knows

we've had our conflicts.

Now we must show our sympathy

with Einar and his family!

That we can do later. The important

thing now is to stand together.

There is not much we can say so far.

She stable, but the situation

is still critical.

It's great if one of you

could stay with him.

I could stay, if you want.

Thank you.

- But I would rather that Kristian...

- Yes, of course.

Marit Haug, how is Eva Bergene?

It's too early to tell.

We'll issue a press release later.

Could you yourself be in danger?

The only thing that matters now...

is that Eva will pull through.

NPPleadership candidate

Einar Bergene. . .

"I understand I'm not from

the right political camp. . ."

You've reached Marit Haug,

I can't come to the phone. . .

You can't stay at the hotel.

I'll take you to my place.

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