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Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial

A jury in Norway did not reach a verdict on the case of 19-year-old Johannes Kongsnes Natland, accused of planning a murder for an Iranian-backed crime gang. Natland faced allegations of accepting 25,000 euros to kill a target in England, but he denied conspiracy to murder. Prosecutors plan to seek a retrial as Natland remains in custody.

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Published 18 Jun 2026, 14:36 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC

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