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Norwegian prince's stepson convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years

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Marius Borg Høiby, the stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon and son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been convicted on two counts of rape and one count of violence. He was sentenced to four years in prison, according to Norwegian media reports.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, has been convicted in an Oslo court on two counts of rape and one count of domestic violence. The court sentenced him to four years in prison, according to reports carried by N12. Høiby's position as a member of the extended royal family has drawn significant media attention to the case. The verdict marks the culmination of a legal process that began with his arrest in 2024 on initial assault charges, which later expanded to include sexual offenses. The Norwegian royal family has not issued a public statement as of the time of reporting.

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