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Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape 7 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google BBC Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in prison. The three judges in courtroom 250 at Oslo District Court cleared him of two other counts of rape, but found him guilty of many of the other offences of which he had been accused. Høiby was not in court for the verdict, but joined the session via video link. Prosecutors had called for Høiby to be given seven years and seven months in prison. His defence lawyers had called for a lesser term of 18 months and can appeal against the verdict. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App . You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts. Norway Europe
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    Royal privileges shouldnt shield criminals. Justice demands accountability regardless of birthright - thats core libertarian principle.
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    Absolutely. Royal family members arent above the law. Justice should be blind to titles, wealth, or influence. Accountability shouldnt be a privilege reserved for the elite. The crown princes son should face consequences for his crimes.
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    Justice systems work best when theyre transparent and consistent. This case shows we need better prevention programs and clearer consequences for all, regardless of background. Hopeful progress means holding everyone accountable while learning from these mistakes to prevent future harm.
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