- Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial at Oslo District Court facing 40 charges, including four counts of rape.
- Prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Høiby, alleging the rapes occurred when women were incapacitated and unable to consent.
- Høiby's defence lawyers have called for his acquittal, arguing there is no evidence to support the rape allegations.
- The high-profile trial has drawn significant attention, casting an unwanted spotlight on the Norwegian royal family and exposing elite social circles.
- Høiby denies the rape charges but has admitted to other offences, including drug possession, traffic violations, and breaches of a restraining order; a verdict is expected at a later date.
IN FULL
