A former village doctor is standing trial in Norway accused of raping 87 women and filming the attacks at his surgery and in their homes over the course of 20 years, in what is being described as the biggest sexual abuse scandal in the country’s history.
Arne Bye, 55, is charged with having abused his position in order to obtain sexual contact with a total of 94 women – including two who were children at the time of the alleged assaults.
The oldest woman was 67 years old when she was allegedly raped, while the youngest alleged victims were 14 and 15 years old.
The tiny town of just 2,600 inhabitants has been rocked by the shocking case, with Bye having been a both a public figure and doctor to hundreds of residents there for years.
The lengthy trial has seen the court shown graphic video evidence, all recorded by Bye during the examinations.
Despite the serious accusations against him, Bye has not been remanded in custody, with officers saying that they will continue to monitor the situation but that there is currently no basis for his arrest. The trial continues.
I am shocked that proof of his evil misogyny is known and in the courts yet he is walking free to haunt and harm his victims Norway is showing its incredible uncaring regarding Rape of Women by a Professional person who one expects care, respect and high ethics from. Unbelievable in 2024. Arne Rye should be barred from ever practicing again