Norwegian authorities deny a request for prison leave for Marius Hoiby, who is awaiting a rape-trial verdict. According to the reports, Hoiby’s legal team argued that he should be allowed to travel to see his seriously ill mother. The request is framed as an urgent personal matter while he remains in custody pending the court’s decision.
The court rejects the application on the grounds that there is a “strong probability” Hoiby could commit further offences if released temporarily. The decision therefore keeps him in prison rather than granting permission for an out-of-facility visit.
The coverage also notes that Hoiby’s mother is Mette-Marit, the Norwegian Crown Princess, and references his status as her son from a previous relationship before her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon. The reports do not indicate that any medical treatment or specific visit arrangements were granted. The case continues as the verdict is pending.
