Marius Borg Høiby remains under house arrest with ankle monitor

The Oslo District Court has decided that Marius Borg Høiby must extend his pre-trial detention by another four weeks. The 29-year-old will continue to be kept under house arrest with an ankle monitor, meaning that a release in the near future is not possible.

Høiby was convicted in June 2023 of two counts of rape and was sentenced to four years in prison. However, the verdict is not yet legally binding, allowing Høiby to pursue further legal action.

The court's decision was made to counter a potential risk of reoffending. The request for release was denied, as the judges assessed the circumstances as dangerous.

The extension of the pre-trial detention is viewed as a preventive measure. The judges emphasized the need to ensure public safety during the ongoing proceedings.

According to media reports, the decision of the District Court has been covered by various news agencies and received widespread attention. Høiby holds a notable position in the reporting due to his familial ties to the Norwegian royal family.

The background to the allegations and the current trial continues to unfold and is being intensively followed both legally and socially. Details of the proceedings and potential further developments are of great public interest.