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Norway crown princess's son convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Marius Borg Hoiby, eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses, including assault and abuse in close relationships.
- Hoiby was charged with sexually assaulting four women between 2018 and 2024, facing a total of 40 criminal charges; he denied the rape allegations but admitted to several lesser offenses.
- Prosecutors sought a sentence of over seven years, while the defense argued for acquittal on rape charges and a maximum of 18 months for admitted offenses; Hoiby plans to appeal the verdict.
- The case attracted significant international attention due to Hoiby's royal connections, though he holds no official royal title or public role, and has caused distress for the Crown Princess, who is dealing with serious health issues.
- Hoiby was not present in court for the verdict due to health reasons and viewed the sentencing via video link from prison; courts denied his request for temporary release during the trial.
