Marius Høiby's Wish for House Arrest Denied

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Princess Märtha Louise of Norway, will not be permitted to serve the remainder of his pre-trial detention under house arrest with an electronic tag at the Skaugum estate. The Oslo District Court made this decision on Wednesday, dashing Høiby's hopes of residing at the royal property while awaiting trial.

Høiby's defense team had argued for the house arrest arrangement, stating that he needed a place to stay as he no longer possessed a residence in the Frogner district of Oslo. The Skaugum estate, which is also home to the Norwegian Crown Prince couple, was proposed as a suitable alternative, being an empty house on the property.

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He no longer has the residence in Frogner, so we had to find another solution for where he should live. The house he had at Skaugum is empty, so it was natural that he could move back there.

However, the court found no grounds to grant the request. Presiding Judge Hans Førde stated that "nothing indicates that the risk of reoffending has been significantly reduced." This decision underscores the court's assessment of the ongoing risks associated with Høiby's situation, prioritizing public safety and the integrity of the legal process.

The ruling, as reported by Berlingske, highlights the strict legal scrutiny applied in such cases, regardless of the individual's familial connections. The denial of the house arrest request signifies that the legal system is proceeding based on the perceived risks and the established legal framework, rather than accommodating personal circumstances that do not meet the required legal threshold for reduced detention conditions.

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Nothing indicates that the risk of reoffending has been significantly reduced.