Man Who Watches Boats in Trouble Faces Trial Without Being There

Tommy Olsen, 54, founder of Aegean Boat Report, an independent watcher of boats in trouble in the Aegean, was due on Rhodes October 6, 2026. He will stay away after Norway refused to send him. He faces up to 20 years in jail if convicted. He denies the charges, saying he defends the rule of law, laws applying to all.