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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mark Lewis

Rape trial of Norway crown princess’s son closes with prosecutors seeking over seven years in prison

Norway's Marius Borg Hoiby and Crown Princess Mette-Marit in Oslo, June 16, 2022. (Lise Aserud/NTB via AP, File) - (Lise Åserud / NTB)

Lawyers for the eldest son of Norway's crown princess called on Thursday for his acquittal on charges of rape, as six weeks of high-profile court proceedings that have cast a shadow over the royal family drew to a close.

Prosecutors this week sought a prison sentence of seven years and seven months for Marius Borg Høiby, who denies the rape allegations. A verdict is expected at a later date.

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