Pre-trial detention of Marius Borg Høiby extended by another month
Norwegian authorities have extended the pre-trial detention of Marius Borg Høiby by one month due to concerns regarding potential recidivism. The 29-year-old, who is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has consented to the extension while he awaits an appeal against his four-year sentence for rape and assault.
The Norwegian Public Prosecution Service has decided to extend the pre-trial detention of Marius Borg Høiby by another month. Prosecutors cited a continued risk of recidivism as the primary reason for the decision, which has been accepted by the 29-year-old suspect. Consequently, the legal proceedings regarding this extension will be handled in writing. Borg Høiby, who is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, was previously sentenced in mid-June to a four-year prison term following convictions for two counts of rape and physical assault. He has formally filed an appeal against the court's verdict.
Since his initial arrest in February, Borg Høiby spent several months in custody before being released in mid-June under the condition that he wear an electronic monitoring tag at the Skaugum estate. While he remains under these restrictions, he was granted temporary permission to leave the premises in early September to attend the funeral of King Harald. The legal process continues as he awaits his appeal hearing.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
