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Story summary
- Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess, faces four counts of rape and related offenses.
- His defense lawyers seek acquittal and a maximum 18-month sentence for lesser offenses, arguing media scrutiny distorts perception.
- Høiby admits some lesser offenses and denies the rape allegations, claiming the encounters were consensual.
- Prosecutors seek a seven-year sentence, and a verdict is expected in June as the trial draws royal scrutiny.
