Norwegian Crown Princess’s Son Found Guilty Of Rape And Sentenced To 4 Years Imprisonment
N orwegian Crown Princess’s son, Marius Borg Høiby has been found guilty of two counts of rape and jailed for four years. The Norwegian court handed down its verdict and sentence on Monday in the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, concluding a case that has gripped Norway and is widely expected to result in a prison sentence regardless of the outcome of the most serious charges. Høiby, 29, faced 40 criminal charges, including four counts of rape and allegations involving violence, threats and abuse. Prosecutors had asked Oslo District Court to sentence him to seven years and seven months in prison, while defence lawyers have argued that he should be acquitted of the rape allegations and receive no more than 18 months for offences he has admitted to. The six-week trial concluded in March after testimony from multiple accusers and presentation of evidence, including messages, images and videos from Høiby’s cellphone. The rape charge...