Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape. While he grew up within the royal family, he is not a royal figure himself, and the court cleared him of two additional rape charges.
Why it matters
The case has drawn significant public attention due to the defendant's proximity to the Norwegian royal family and the ongoing health struggles of the Crown Princess.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google LISE ASERUD/NTB/AFP Marius Borg Høiby is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit but not a member of the royal family Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in prison.
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