Prosecutors seek more than seven years in jail for son of Norway’s crown princess

Prosecutors are seeking over seven years in prison for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's crown princess, following a six-week trial in Oslo. Høiby is charged with 39 offenses, including four rapes, domestic abuse, breaches of restraining orders, assault, and drug and driving offenses. He has pleaded guilty to minor offenses but denies the rape allegations. The prosecution argues the severity of the crimes, particularly the alleged filming of abuse, warrants a strict sentence. The case has garnered significant media attention amid scrutiny of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's past associations and her recent health concerns. A verdict is expected in several months.

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.