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Oslo Court Sets Feb. 3 Start for Marius Borg Høiby Trial, Reserves 24 Days

The case moves to trial after a 32-count indictment that includes alleged rapes, which he disputes.

Overview

  • The Oslo District Court has set hearings for February 3 to March 13 with 24 court days, according to his lawyer via Nettavisen.
  • Prosecutors in Oslo charge Høiby with 32 offenses, including alleged rape, domestic abuse and bodily harm.
  • Media reports cite four separate alleged rapes within the indictment, reflecting the expanded scope of the probe.
  • The prosecution has indicated a potential maximum sentence of up to ten years if he is convicted.
  • Defense counsel says the timetable provides sufficient preparation time, and Høiby denies the sexual allegations while acknowledging earlier drug- and alcohol-related violence.