Who is Norwegian 'Royal' Convicted of Rape
Summary
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was convicted of multiple crimes including two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison. The trial attracted significant public attention, and Høiby plans to appeal the verdict.Key Facts
- Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
- He was sentenced to four years in prison by a court in Oslo.
- The convictions include two counts of rape, one in 2018 at a royal estate and another in 2024 in Oslo.
- He was found guilty of 34 out of 40 charges, including assault and abuse in close relationships.
- Høiby was acquitted of two other rape charges.
- The trial lasted six weeks and ended in March 2024.
- Høiby is not a working royal but has been closely linked to the Norwegian royal family.
- Public support for the Norwegian royal family fell to a record low during the trial but has since slightly improved.
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