Marius Borg Høiby to Remain Under House Arrest with Electronic Tag
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · Norway
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- Frankfurter Allgemeine
- Aftenposten
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The Oslo District Court has extended the pretrial detention of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, for an additional four weeks. Høiby, 29, will remain under house arrest with an electronic ankle monitor until September 7. The court granted this extension following a request from the prosecution, which cited a high probability that Høiby would commit further crimes if released.
Høiby and his lawyer, Petar Sekulic, had requested his release under the condition of a reverse violence alarm and staying away from specific areas. The court rejected this request, stating that the decision was based on risk factors and life patterns rather than will. Høiby is currently subject to regular drug tests and may leave his residence for medical appointments or to visit sick family members.
Sekulic has announced an appeal of the decision to the Court of Appeal. The defense argues that the ruling contains procedural errors, claiming the police had previously informed Høiby he would be released on Monday. Sekulic also disputes the court's assessment of the risk of recidivism, pointing to Høiby's compliance with unannounced drug testing and a treatment program.
Høiby was previously sentenced to four years in prison for charges including violence against an ex girlfriend and two counts of rape under Norwegian law, though that verdict is not yet legally binding. He has previously violated a restraining order regarding his former partner.
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