Eldest son of Norway's crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape

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Marius Borg Høiby, the 27-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after a court found him guilty of two rape charges while acquitting him of two others. The conviction marks a rare legal proceeding involving a member of the Norwegian royal family and stems from allegations brought against Høiby over the past year. The sentence reflects the court's determination on the specific charges, with the guilty verdicts carrying substantial prison time. Høiby, who does not hold an official royal title, has maintained his privacy throughout much of the case.