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Facing three years in prison: former Biathlon president Besseberg loses his appeal

Today, the Court of Appeal set Anders Besseberg's sentence at three years' imprisonment and confiscation of assets worth just over NOK 1 million. The prosecution hopes that the second conviction will raise awareness of the risk of corruption in Olympic federations and have a preventive effect.

Facing three years in prison: former Biathlon president Besseberg loses his appeal
The former biathlon tsar always rigorously defended his territory, took everything – and showed no moral scruples whatsoever in doing so. (Photo: Alamy/dpa picture alliance)

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