Norwegian Politician Bjørnar Moxnes' Troubles Continue
It seems that Norwegian politician Bjørnar Moxnes (41) just can't escape the limelight for unsavory reasons. After making headlines for swiping an expensive pair of Boss sunglasses from Oslo International Airport in the summer, Moxnes is back in the news for another run-in with the law. This time, he's been caught stealing from a supermarket on multiple occasions.
The socialist party "Red" chairman, a position he held until the summer, was a member of the Norwegian parliament since 2017. Until 2021, he was the only representative of his party in parliament. However, in the 2021 parliamentary elections, his party scored a significant victory, clinching seven seats. Moxnes moved up in the ranks, becoming a member of the parliamentary committee for foreign policy and defense[1].
Following the scandal with the Boss sunglasses, Moxnes resigned as chairman of the socialist party "Red" in the summer. However, he remains an MP and a committee member to this day[1].
Stealing Cheese and Salmon
News of Moxnes' supermarket thefts began circulating last week, thanks to a report to the police by the Norwegian newspaper VG. Moxnes agreed to conduct a video interview with the paper, expressing his struggles with mental health. He revealed that he had stolen cheese and salmon from the supermarket a total of five times[1]. He added that he was getting help and had faced difficult years that led to self-destructive behavior.
Police questioned Moxnes on Friday, but since the goods were valued at less than 50 euros, he was handed a fine of 15,000 crowns (around 1264 euros)[1].
Showing remorse, Moxnes shared the VG interview on his Facebook page, stating that his actions had disappointed many and hindered the work of his party. The post quickly garnered over 400 comments, most of them positive and filled with hearts and well-wishes[1].
Future Politics
Currently on sick leave until the end of the month, Moxnes is eager to resume his political activities afterwards. He has expressed no concerns about the impact of his run-ins with the law on his political future, stating that his problems have primarily affected his personal life[1].
- Moxnes, despite his troubles, remains a member of the parliamentary committee for foreign policy and defense in the Norwegian parliament, given the party's success in the 2021 elections.
- Admittedly struggling with mental health issues, Moxnes agreed to a video interview with Norwegian newspaper VG, confessing to several incidents of shoplifting from a supermarket.
- Following the investigation, Moxnes was fined for the minor thefts and used his Facebook page to publicly apologize for his actions and express his appreciation for the support of his followers.
- While on sick leave, Moxnes remains optimistic about his political future, believing that his personal troubles have affected his private life more than his political standing.
References: [1] www.bild.de [Enrichment Data not used in rewritten article due to its irrelevance to the topic]
