A district court denies Marius Borg Høiby’s request to be released and orders him to remain in custody, citing a high risk of reoffending and the seriousness and scope of the case.Marius Borg Høiby faces 38 criminal counts, including four counts of rape, sexual offences, violence in a close relationship and breaches of a court-ordered contact ban; he admits some lesser offences but denies the most serious allegations and prosecutors have shown video and witness evidence.Family presence and courtroom dynamics are in focus:
Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby does not attend the hearings while
Morten Borg has visited his son, Judge
Eirik Aass wrote the detention decision and the trial continues with further evidence to be examined.