Norwegian court to deliver verdict in rape trial of crown princess’s son on June 15
Summary
A Norwegian court will announce its verdict on June 15 in the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Høiby faces 40 charges, including four counts of rape, which he denies, while prosecutors have asked for a prison sentence of over seven years.Key Facts
- Marius Borg Høiby is the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship.
- He is charged with 40 offenses, including four rape counts from 2018 to 2024.
- Prosecutors want a sentence of seven years and seven months in prison.
- Høiby denies the rape charges but admits lesser offenses such as drug possession and traffic violations.
- He has admitted to some acts related to violence and threats but disputes the intent behind them.
- Defense argues there is no evidence for the rape charges and suggests a maximum of 18 months is appropriate for admitted offenses.
- Høiby has no royal titles or official duties despite being related to the royal family.
- The trial has attracted heavy media attention and public scrutiny.
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit has also faced questions this year about her past associations with Jeffrey Epstein, though she is not accused of any crime.
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