Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trial

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete March 18, 2026 at 01:44 PM
Norway prosecutor asks for seven years' jail for crown princess's son in rape trial

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Prosecutors in Norway have requested a seven-year and seven-month jail sentence for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in his ongoing rape trial in Oslo. Høiby is accused of 40 charges, including four counts of rape and serious assault, but denies the most serious allegations, claiming consensual sex. He has admitted to lesser offenses, such as drug possession, traffic violations, and breaching a restraining order. The prosecution presented its case over almost seven weeks, recommending specific jail terms for each rape charge. The defense is now presenting its case, and the three judges will then deliberate on the verdict. The trial has garnered significant media attention in Norway.

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