Norwegian GP Sentenced to 21 Years for Sexual Assault and Rape of Patients

Fri Jul 25 2025 05:36:04 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Norwegian GP Sentenced to 21 Years for Sexual Assault and Rape of Patients

A doctor in Norway has received a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of numerous sexual offenses against patients, shaking public trust in the medical profession.


Arne Bye, a former general practitioner in Norway, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for sexually assaulting and raping over 90 women during medical examinations. His actions, detailed over months of courtroom proceedings, have raised severe concerns about medical ethics and patient safety.


A court in Norway has handed down a 21-year prison sentence to former general practitioner Arne Bye for committing multiple counts of sexual assault and rape involving his patients. This unsettling verdict comes as a significant shock to the Norwegian public, particularly given the small-town setting in Frosta, where Bye practiced.

Found guilty of 70 instances of rape and additional counts associated with his abuse of his medical position, Bye's case has exposed deep fractures in the trust between healthcare providers and patients. Throughout the proceedings, the court reviewed numerous allegations spanning nearly two decades, touching upon the lives of 94 women.

Judge Espen Haug described the situation as "very serious" and condemned Bye’s actions as "absolutely unacceptable," noting that they occurred in an environment where individuals expect to feel secure. The court highlighted the profound impact these violations have had not only on the victims but also on the reputation of the healthcare system in Norway.

Bye, who displayed calmness when receiving his sentence, is barred from practicing medicine again and must pay financial compensation to those he harmed. The discovery of his wrongdoing arose after health authorities tipped off law enforcement about suspicions surrounding his conduct in August 2022, leading to an investigation that revealed incriminating video evidence.

Victims, aged between 14 and 67 years, came forward, some citing experiences dating back to 2004, while others reported incidents as recent as 2022. The court proceedings revealed troubling details about the nature of Bye's medical examinations, which included inappropriate physical contact and the use of non-medical items, raising significant ethical concerns.

While his defense team sought a lesser sentence—suggesting 17 to 18 years, citing his guilty plea regarding 21 victims—prosecutors expressed satisfaction with the court's decision. Bye's lawyer is now reviewing the judgment to consider possible appeals. Meanwhile, support resources are available for those affected by the distressing details of this case.

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