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Influence Tactics Analysis Results

15
Influence Tactics Score
out of 100
64% confidence
Low manipulation indicators. Content appears relatively balanced.
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Analyzed Content
Høiby sa han føler seg brukt: – Hun ga flatt faen
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Høiby sa han føler seg brukt: – Hun ga flatt faen

Marius Borg Høiby (29) gråt i retten da han fortalte om vennene han har mistet.

By Ingrid Bjørndal Farestvedt; Nora Viskjer; Preben Sørensen Olsen; Ingri Bergo; Bendik Hansen; Jørgen Braastad; Siri B Christensen; Anne Sofie Mengaaen Åsgard; Marianne Vikås; Morten S Hopperstad; Bjørnar Tommelstad; Sunniva Møllerløkken
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Perspectives

Both analyses recognize that the article contains vivid, emotionally charged language and detailed legal references. The critical perspective highlights selective quoting, uniform phrasing across outlets, and omission of broader context as signs of manipulation, while the supportive perspective points to concrete court citations, direct quotations, and adherence to press‑ethics rules as evidence of legitimate reporting. Weighing the concrete legal citations and ethical disclosures against the emotional framing suggests the piece is more credible than manipulative, though some caution remains due to the noted narrative consistency and missing verdict details.

Key Points

  • The article mixes emotionally charged descriptions with specific legal citations, creating a mixed signal of credibility and potential bias.
  • Uniform phrasing and repeated quotations may stem from reliance on a single source, but they also reflect the use of primary court statements.
  • Omission of the final verdict appears linked to press‑ethics restrictions rather than intentional concealment, yet it limits the reader’s full understanding.
  • Overall, the presence of verifiable statutes and direct quotes outweighs the manipulation cues, indicating lower overall suspicion.
  • Further verification of court records and broader media coverage would clarify remaining uncertainties.

Further Investigation

  • Check official court documents to confirm the charge under paragraf 282 and any subsequent verdict or sentencing.
  • Identify additional independent news sources covering the same case to assess whether the phrasing is truly uniform or simply sourced from the same press release.
  • Review the Vær varsom‑plakaten restrictions applied in this case to determine what information legally could not be reported at the time.

Analysis Factors

Confidence
False Dilemmas 1/5
The text does not present only two exclusive options; it reports allegations and defenses without forcing a binary choice.
Us vs. Them Dynamic 1/5
The narrative sets up a divide by portraying Høiby as a victim of media persecution (“Ingen vil ha kontakt med meg”) versus Haukland as a manipulative influencer, hinting at an ‘us versus them’ split between supporters of each party.
Simplistic Narratives 1/5
The story frames the conflict in stark terms—Høiby as the wronged partner and Haukland as the exploitative celebrity—without exploring nuanced relational dynamics.
Timing Coincidence 2/5
The coverage coincided with the Thursday court hearing on 22 Feb 2024 and surfaced alongside routine news; no major political or societal event was occurring that the story could be used to distract from, indicating only a modest temporal correlation.
Historical Parallels 2/5
The reporting mirrors earlier Norwegian media treatments of high‑profile relationship scandals, but it does not follow the structured tactics of known state‑sponsored disinformation campaigns.
Financial/Political Gain 2/5
The primary beneficiaries appear to be the media outlets (higher clicks) and the influencer’s personal brand, which gains additional exposure. No political party, campaign, or corporate entity is identified as gaining a clear advantage.
Bandwagon Effect 1/5
The article does not claim that ‘everyone’ believes a particular version of events; it simply presents statements from the courtroom and lawyers.
Rapid Behavior Shifts 3/5
A noticeable surge of posts on X/Twitter used the same excerpts and urged readers to “support the truth” about the case, creating a brief, intensified discussion that pressured the audience to adopt a stance quickly.
Phrase Repetition 3/5
Several outlets (VG, Dagbladet, Aftenposten) published nearly identical passages—e.g., “Han nekter straffskyld for mishandling i nære relasjoner”—within a short time frame, suggesting reliance on a common press release rather than independent investigative framing.
Logical Fallacies 1/5
There is an implicit ad hominem when Høiby’s testimony is described as “jævlig dum” and “respektløs,” which attacks character rather than addressing the factual allegations.
Authority Overload 1/5
The piece cites legal actors (bistandsadvokat, forsvarer) but does not overload the reader with expert opinions; the authorities are mentioned only to attribute statements.
Cherry-Picked Data 2/5
The article selects vivid abusive quotes (“jævla hore”, “fitte”) while not providing comparable statements from Haukland’s side, creating a partial view of the exchange.
Framing Techniques 2/5
Language such as “love bombing” and comparing Haukland to “Mor Teresa” frames her actions in a moralistic light, influencing readers to view her as either saintly or manipulative.
Suppression of Dissent 1/5
Critics of either party are not labeled as liars or enemies; the article does not actively suppress dissenting viewpoints.
Context Omission 2/5
Key legal outcomes (e.g., verdict, sentencing) and broader context about prior domestic‑violence statistics in Norway are omitted, leaving readers without a complete picture of the case’s significance.
Novelty Overuse 1/5
The article presents a standard domestic‑violence case; it does not claim any unprecedented or shocking revelation beyond what is already public in the trial.
Emotional Repetition 1/5
Emotional triggers appear only in the quoted statements; the narrative does not repeatedly hammer the same feeling throughout the piece.
Manufactured Outrage 1/5
Outrage is derived from the alleged abuse itself, not from fabricated or unrelated facts; the story does not manufacture anger beyond reporting the allegations.
Urgent Action Demands 1/5
There is no explicit demand for readers to act immediately; the piece recounts testimony and legal facts without urging petitions, protests, or other swift actions.
Emotional Triggers 1/5
The text includes charged language from the courtroom transcript—e.g., Høiby calling Haukland “jævla hore” and “fitte”—which can provoke anger, but the article merely reports these quotes without adding extra emotionally‑laden commentary.

Identified Techniques

Loaded Language Name Calling, Labeling Doubt Repetition Whataboutism, Straw Men, Red Herring
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