Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court
Summary
A Norwegian court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in custody before his verdict on rape and other criminal charges. His lawyers had requested his release due to his mother’s serious lung illness, but the appeal court rejected this, citing a high risk of re-offending.Key Facts
- Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son but not a royal family member.
- He faces 40 criminal charges, including four counts of rape, violence, and threats, which he denies.
- Høiby has been in custody since February before his trial in Oslo.
- His mother has pulmonary fibrosis, a serious lung disease needing a transplant, and is very ill.
- A lower court ordered Høiby’s release due to his mother’s health, but the appeal court overturned this.
- The appeal court said the risk Høiby would re-offend or contact a protected woman remained high.
- Prosecutors want a prison sentence of over seven years.
- The royal family has been affected by the case, and Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit visited Høiby in prison.
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