Norway Princess's Son Sentenced

Oslo District Court sentenced Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to four years after convictions in a 40-charge case.

1. Frame 1Oslo District Court orders four years for Marius Borg Høiby after convicting him on two rape counts.
2. Frame 2Judges acquitted him on two additional rape counts while finding him guilty on 34 of 40 charges.
3. Frame 3The case reached Norway's royal circle because his mother is Crown Princess Mette-Marit, though Høiby holds no title.
4. Frame 4Prosecutors sought seven years and seven months; defense lawyers had argued for an 18-month term.
5. Frame 5The court ordered compensation for four women and a two-year restraining order for one victim.
6. Frame 6His lawyers said he intends to appeal and again sought release because of his mother's lung disease.