EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 6 MIN
Høiby Prosecutor seeks 7 years - He should not be judged for who he is, but for what he has done.
from Crown and Controversy Norway - The Trial of Marius Borg Høiby - Crown Princess Mette-Marit · host Caloroga Shark Media / Crown and Controversy
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby is entering its final phase, with prosecutors now calling for a sentence of seven years and seven months in prison.The recommendation follows a request for conviction on 39 of 40 charges, including multiple rape allegations, domestic abuse, violence, threats, and drug offenses.We break down the prosecution’s case, including claims that the women’s accounts are supported by messages, images, and video, and arguments that Høiby’s repeated statements that he cannot remember key events should carry little weight.The court is now focused on the most serious allegations, whether sexual activity occurred when the women were unable to resist, and whether Høiby understood that at the time.We also look at the emotional testimony around the impact on the victims, the role of media attention, and why prosecutors say that should not reduce any sentence. 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
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The trial of Marius Borg Høiby is entering its final phase, with prosecutors now calling for a sentence of seven years and seven months in prison.The recommendation follows a request for conviction on 39 of 40 charges, including multiple rape allegations, domestic abuse, violence, threats, and drug offenses.We break down the prosecution’s case, including claims that the women’s accounts are supported by messages, images, and video, and arguments that Høiby’s repeated statements that he cannot remember key events should carry little weight.The court is now focused on the most serious allegations, whether sexual activity occurred when the women were unable to resist, and whether Høiby understood that at the time.We also look at the emotional testimony around the impact on the victims, the role of media attention, and why prosecutors say that should not reduce any sentence. 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
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Høiby Prosecutor seeks 7 years - He should not be judged for who he is, but for what he has done.
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