Following the announcement of the verdict against Marius Borg Høiby (29) on Monday morning, it is now confirmed that the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit (52) will appeal the verdict. Høiby was sentenced by the district court in Oslo to four years in prison - for two counts of rape and assault. He was acquitted of two rape charges, as reported by "VG" among others.

Now "Dagbladet" reports that Høiby will file an appeal. His defense attorneys Petar Sekulic and Ellen Holager Andenæs announced this to journalists after a meeting with their client in prison. Høiby is reportedly "very satisfied with what we see as quite extensive acquittals, but he is convinced that he is clearly innocent regarding the rape charges and did not mistreat Haukland in any way. For him, it is clear that an appeal must be filed", defense attorney Petar Sekulic told "Dagbladet". According to the lawyers' assessment, a possible appeal process could begin in 2027.

Marius Borg Høiby remains in custody

Additionally, Høiby's attorneys had requested his release from custody so that the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit could be with his ill mother. However, this request was denied by the Oslo District Court on Monday evening, as also reported by "Dagbladet". Crown Princess Mette-Marit suffers from the incurable lung disease pulmonary fibrosis. Her condition has deteriorated significantly in recent times and she has been placed on the waiting list for a lung transplant.

He apparently broke his arm out of anger

"Dagbladet" also reports that Høiby reacted aggressively to the rejection of his previous request for release from custody last week. When the Borgarting Court of Appeal denied his request for release, he was very disappointed and struck a cabinet in his prison cell. In doing so, he broke his right hand. "He became angry and upset. He did not want to speak with the officers for a long time", according to a prison report that was presented at today's court hearing.

Høiby's right arm reportedly turned blue. He was also taken to an emergency room.