Key Facts

• Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit but is not a member of the royal family.
• He was found guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison by Oslo District Court.
• He was acquitted of two other rape charges but guilty of many other offenses.
• Prosecutors wanted a prison term of over seven years, while his defense asked for 18 months.
• Høiby attended the verdict session via video link and was not physically present.
• His mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is seriously ill with pulmonary fibrosis and on a lung transplant waiting list.
• His lawyers have requested early release so he can spend time with his sick mother.
• The court’s ruling totals 128 pages and was explained by one of the judges at the start of the session.