Norway king's stepson released from pre-trial detention

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 23:38 · Archive

Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of King Haakon, has been released from pre-trial detention while awaiting appeal of rape convictions.

A court in Oslo has decided to release Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norwegian Queen Mette-Marit, from pre-trial detention. Prosecutors have immediately appealed the decision and asked for it to be suspended. The 29-year-old has been in pre-trial detention since February.

Hoiby was sentenced in June to four years in prison for two counts of rape as well as domestic violence and other crimes. He appealed the verdict, and an appeal trial is due to start in February to re-examine the allegations of rape and domestic violence against his former girlfriend.

Under the court's conditions for release, Hoiby must wear an ankle monitor, remain confined to his home on a royal estate, routinely report to police and submit to drug and alcohol testing. His lawyer told broadcaster TV2 that his client was finding the pre-trial detention situation 'unbearable'. Hoiby has been serving his detention at home at the Skaugum estate outside Oslo with his mother and stepfather, King Haakon.

How it is being reported

• Norway king's stepson can be released from custodyA Norwegian court has ruled that the stepson of King Haakon, can be released from custody while he awaits an appeal hearing over his convictions for rape.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 23:26
• Norway king's stepson can be released from custodyA Norwegian court has ruled that the stepson of King Haakon, can be released from custody while he awaits an appeal hearing over his convictions for rape.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 23:26

In this story: Marius Borg Hoiby · King Haakon · Queen Mette-Marit · Oslo · Norway

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