Stepson of Norway's crown prince convicted of rape, sentenced to four years in prison (opens original article in a new tab)

Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, was convicted of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison, while being acquitted on two other charges. The case impacted the royal family's popularity and coincided with his mother's health struggles.

• Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, was convicted of two counts of rape and sentenced to four years in prison.
• Hoiby was acquitted on two other rape charges and can appeal the verdict.
• The case coincided with a decline in the royal family's popularity and Mette-Marit's health issues, affecting public perception.