Royal Scandal: Høiby's Rape Trial Verdict Near

0:00Hey, it's Cory with the story, with Canada News today. Your city, your news, every day. The trial of Maddie's Borg-Hoyby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Met Maddie, wrapped up this week after six weeks in Oslo, district court. He's spacing 40 charges, including four counts of rape from 2018 to 2024, where prosecutors say the women couldn't consent. Because they were asleep or incapacitated, Hoyby denies the rape claims entirely. Prosecutors push for a sentence of seven years and seven months in prison, pointing to patterns of ignoring boundaries and rules. Meanwhile, Hoyby has admitted to lesser crimes like possessing drugs, transporting three and a half kilograms of marijuana in 2020, traffic, violations, and some violence or threats against an ex-partner. Defense lawyers call for his full acquittal on the rape charges Thursday, arguing there's zero evidence from photos, videos, or witness statements. To back them up. They say his royal ties have fueled insane media pressure, turning him into a public monster

1:04and worsening his depression. The case has thrown a harsh spotlight on Norway's royal family, with Crown Princess Met Marit facing separate questions about her past links to, Jeffrey Epstein. Around 70 witnesses testified, and hundreds of messages were reviewed, but the defense questions the victim's credibility. A verdict is due later, as the court ways of Hoyby knew the women's states during those encounters. The saga started last year with a violent incident report in Oslo, leading more women to come forward. Deanna is sponsored by our partner, check out the episode description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com