TV Visjon Norge controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
Donation appeal linked to COVID-19 protection
Dionny Baez appeared on the channel and urged viewers to donate NOK 2,020, saying the contribution would protect their children from COVID-19. The appeal prompted criticism.
2015
Donation appeals associated with blessings and miracles
The station was criticized after Bayo Oniwinde asked viewers to donate amounts from NOK 2,500 to NOK 200,000 in connection with blessings and miracles. Hanvold defended the broadcast and said the channel did not support payment for miracles or healing.
2006
Explicit abortion video broadcast in early-morning slot
A rerun containing an explicit abortion-procedure video was broadcast in an early-morning slot on NRK2. The Norwegian Media Authority reprimanded the channel, and Jan Hanvold apologized while describing the incident as a technical error.
Criticism over use of aid donations and property
The aid foundation associated with the organization, formerly known as Visjon Bibel Center, was criticized for allegedly directing much of its donated aid money toward television operations and property purchases. Historical reporting cited property purchases made for the channel in 2003 and 2007.