Marius Borg Høiby sentenced to 4 years for rape
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Marius Borg Høiby, eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of two rape charges and found guilty of assault and abuse in close relationships.
- He was acquitted of two other rape charges but faced a total of 40 criminal charges, including drug-related offenses and violations of a restraining order.
- Prosecutors sought a sentence of over seven years, while the defense argued for acquittal on rape charges and a lighter sentence; Høiby denied the rape allegations but admitted to lesser offenses.
- The trial lasted six weeks, concluding in March, with evidence including testimonies, messages, images, and videos from Høiby’s cellphone; the sentence can be appealed.
- The case has drawn significant international attention due to Høiby’s royal connection, and recent concerns have arisen over Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health amid legal debates on Høiby’s temporary release from custody.
