Norway king's stepson can be released from custody while awaiting rape case appeal, court rules
- A Norwegian district court ruled that Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of King Haakon, may be released while appealing his rape convictions.
- The release and removal of Hoiby’s electronic ankle monitor must be reviewed by a higher court and could be overturned.
- Hoiby was sentenced to four years in prison for two rape convictions, domestic violence, and other crimes; he has appealed.
- His appeal is scheduled to begin in February, and he must report to police and undergo drug and alcohol testing.
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Marius Borg Høiby is to be released from custody after a court order. The indictment appealed and requests suspensory effect; in February the appeal process begins.
Norway king's stepson can be released from custody while awaiting rape case appeal, court rules
A Norwegian district court ruled on Monday that Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of King Haakon, can be released from custody and have his electronic ankle monitor removed while he awaits an appeal hearing over his convictions for rape.
Marius Borg Høiby may be released from pretrial detention. The court has ordered his release. The prosecutor's office files a complaint. Even if Høiby is decided in favor of him, the case is not resolved.
After nine months of pre-trial detention, the son of the Norwegian queen Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, is released. A court decided that the 29-year-old will be released from the U-liability – so he probably no longer has to wear an electronic shackle.
Westfalenpost
According to a Norwegian media report, the Oslo District Court has decided to release Høiby.
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