A Norwegian court sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon and son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to four years in prison on Monday. The 29-year-old was found guilty of rape in two out of four cases brought against him. The Oslo court’s decision follows a trial examining allegations of sexual assault. Høiby maintains his innocence and has the right to appeal the verdict. The case has drawn significant public attention due to the family’s prominent position within the Norwegian monarchy. Details of the assaults were not immediately released to protect the victims’ privacy. The conviction could potentially impact the royal family’s public image.
