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Anna Katrina Sevilla

Norway Crown Princess's Son Faces 7-Year Prison Term As Rape Trial Nears Verdict

Marius Borg Høiby faces 7 years in prison as rape trial verdict draws near (Credit: Marius Borg Høiby Instagram Account)

Prosecutors in Norway are seeking a prison sentence of more than seven years for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, after a high-profile trial that has drawn intense scrutiny to the country's royal family.

​The case, which concluded after six weeks of proceedings in Oslo District Court, centres on dozens of allegations against the 29-year-old, including four counts of rape. Prosecutors have asked the court to sentence Høiby to seven years and seven months in prison, arguing that the offences show a repeated disregard for consent and legal boundaries, per AP News.

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