Jury fails to reach verdict in Norwegian 'hitman' trial (opens original article in a new tab)

A jury failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a Norwegian teenager accused of planning a murder for an Iranian-backed crime gang, leading to a retrial and his continued custody.

• Jury failed to reach verdict in trial of Norwegian teenager accused of planning murder for Iranian-backed gang
• Johannes Natland admitted firearm possession but denied conspiracy to murder
• Trial adjourned with plan for retrial and Natland remanded in custody
• Jurors deliberated for 14 hours and 43 minutes before being discharged