The man is not in pre-trial detention but has been issued a restraining order to protect the victims, Johansen said. He does not admit guilt. According to NRK Sápmi, his defense lawyer Jens Bernhard Herstad stated that neither he nor his client wish to comment on the allegations at this time. As a result of the charges, the county municipality has suspended all cooperation with the man's company, an official confirmed.
Separately, the Norwegian Data Protection Authority has closed the case against the Sami Parliament regarding a data breach where 474 personnel files were exposed in the public journal. The authority assumes that the Sami Parliament will implement necessary measures to clean up, limit consequences, and prevent recurrence, but warns that the case may be reopened if complaints are received from affected individuals. Acting Sami Parliament Director Tommy Somby reiterated his apology to those affected and confirmed that the public journal is temporarily closed for quality assurance. The Sami Parliament's control committee has taken up the case and asks the Sami Parliament President for a briefing at its meeting on June 22.
Neither I nor my client wish to comment on the allegations at this time.