Høiby demands release as topless protesters target Mette-Marit

There was no court session Monday in the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, but the case still produced major developments as the proceedings enter their sixth week.Høiby’s defense team has formally asked Oslo District Court to release him from custody after five weeks of detention. His lawyer, Ellen Holager Andenæs, confirmed that a petition requesting his release has been submitted.Prosecutors oppose the move. Police prosecutor Andreas Kruszewski said authorities have reviewed the request and will not support releasing Høiby voluntarily, meaning the court will now decide the matter without holding a hearing.Meanwhile Norwegian news organizations held what they described as a crisis meeting after multiple reporting violations during the trial, including publishing the name of a protected victim and breaking courtroom photography rules.When proceedings resume, Høiby is expected to return to the witness stand as the court continues examining the allegations connected to the woman known in Norwegian media as the Frogner woman.Meanwhile in Paris, activists from the group Femen staged a topless protest outside the Louvre on International Women’s Day, with one demonstrator painting the words “I Am Mette-Marit” across her torso as part of a broader protest targeting figures linked to Jeffrey Epstein.AI is sometimes used in the creation of this podcast, primarlily when used to translate and interpolate Norwegian language news soruces.You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts.Palace Intrigue - daily updates on the current British Ryal FamilyCrown and Controversy - British Royal Family after the TV Series The CrownKing William - The Crown in the FutureCrown and Controversy - King CharlesCrown and Controversy - Norway