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Norwegian police seek four-week extension of Marius Borg Høiby's pre-trial detention

Norwegian police seek four more weeks of pre-trial detention for Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby.

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In mid-June, Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced to four years in prison for two rapes and assault. [1] Police prosecutor Oda Karterud said the prosecution will request four additional weeks of pre-trial detention with electronic monitoring for Marius Borg Høiby. [2] Høiby, who is currently serving a home detention sentence with an electronic bracelet, was one of the individuals who carried the coffin alongside the new king, the crown princess, and other royal family members. [3] Norwegian police announced that Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Queen Mette-Marit, was authorized to attend the funeral of King Harald V despite being convicted of rape in June. [4] Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Queen Mette-Marit, was granted temporary release from house arrest to attend the state funeral of King Harald V on September 9. [5] The Norwegian prosecution authority has requested an additional four weeks of pre-trial detention for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. [6] Høiby is detained due to the risk of repeating criminal offenses against his ex-girlfriend, referred to as the Frogner woman. [7] Marius Borg Høiby's current pre-trial detention expires on September 7. [8] Prosecutor Oda Karterud stated to AFP that the prosecution considered it appropriate to grant Høiby's requests for leave in relation to the death of the king. [9] Høiby has appealed against his conviction, and under Norwegian legal procedure, filing an appeal suspends the final binding status of the court conviction pending a retrial. [10] Høiby is currently serving a four-year prison sentence under house arrest after being found guilty on two counts of rape and 30 additional charges including domestic violence. [11] Høiby has appealed the verdict regarding the two rapes and a point concerning violence in close relationships. [12]
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  1. In mid-June, Marius Borg Høiby was sentenced to four years in prison for two rapes and assault. · B.T.
  2. Police prosecutor Oda Karterud said the prosecution will request four additional weeks of pre-trial detention with electronic monitoring for Marius Borg Høiby. · B.T.
  3. Høiby, who is currently serving a home detention sentence with an electronic bracelet, was one of the individuals who carried the coffin alongside the new king, the crown princess, and other royal family members. · Clarín
  4. Norwegian police announced that Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Queen Mette-Marit, was authorized to attend the funeral of King Harald V despite being convicted of rape in June. · Clarín
  5. Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Queen Mette-Marit, was granted temporary release from house arrest to attend the state funeral of King Harald V on September 9. · The Independent
  6. The Norwegian prosecution authority has requested an additional four weeks of pre-trial detention for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. · Berlingske
  7. Høiby is detained due to the risk of repeating criminal offenses against his ex-girlfriend, referred to as the Frogner woman. · B.T.
  8. Marius Borg Høiby's current pre-trial detention expires on September 7. · B.T.
  9. Prosecutor Oda Karterud stated to AFP that the prosecution considered it appropriate to grant Høiby's requests for leave in relation to the death of the king. · Clarín
  10. Høiby has appealed against his conviction, and under Norwegian legal procedure, filing an appeal suspends the final binding status of the court conviction pending a retrial. · The Independent
  11. Høiby is currently serving a four-year prison sentence under house arrest after being found guilty on two counts of rape and 30 additional charges including domestic violence. · The Independent
  12. Høiby has appealed the verdict regarding the two rapes and a point concerning violence in close relationships. · Berlingske
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