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Marius Borg Høiby remains under house arrest at Norway’s Skaugum estate
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29‑year‑old son of Crown Princess Mette‑Marit, has been serving his four‑year prison sentence under electronic house arrest at the royal Skaugum estate since 14 July. The Oslo District Court sentenced him on 15 June to four years for two rapes and partner violence, acquitting him of two other rape charges, and he has appealed the verdict. Under the arrangement he may move freely within a large area that includes the main house, a pool and a grill, but he is prohibited from drinking alcohol and must wear an ankle monitor.
His legal team has repeatedly requested early release, arguing that continued detention is overdue. Norwegian police are considering a possible early termination of his pre‑trial detention on 7 August, though any release would still require the ankle monitor. If prosecutors seek to extend the house‑arrest period, the matter will be heard by the Oslo District Court.
The case has drawn public scrutiny over the perceived special treatment of a royal family member, prompting inquiries from the media and the Criminal Care Directorate, which declined to comment due to confidentiality rules.
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Crown Princess Mette‑Marit · Marius Borg Høiby · Norwegian Police · Oslo District Court · Skaugum
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- [DISPUTED] Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced on 15 June by Oslo District Court to four years imprisonment for two rapes and partner violence, and was acquitted of two other rape charges. www.newsner.no · www.seher.no
- [● 2 SOURCES] Since 14 July, Høiby has been under electronic house arrest at the Skaugum estate, wearing an ankle monitor. www.newsner.no · www.seher.no
- [○ 1 SOURCE] If prosecutors seek to extend Høiby’s house‑arrest period, the issue will be heard by Oslo District Court on the following Monday. www.seher.no
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Norwegian police are considering terminating Høiby’s pre‑trial detention early on 7 August, though any release would still require the ankle monitor. www.bunte.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The house‑arrest area at Skaugum includes the royal residence, a pool and a grill, but Høiby is not allowed to drink alcohol himself. www.newsner.no
- [● 2 SOURCES] Høiby’s lawyers have repeatedly requested early release, describing continued detention as overdue. www.bunte.de · www.seher.no