Norway crown princess's son convicted of rape, sentenced to 4 years in prison
Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of rape and numerous other criminal offenses. The court found him guilty of two counts of rape and 32 other charges, though he plans to consider an appeal.
Why it matters
The case highlights the principle of legal equality, demonstrating that high-profile connections to royalty do not exempt individuals from criminal prosecution.
Marius Borg Hoiby , the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison Monday after being convicted of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses.
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