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One of Europe’s most shocking royal scandals has reached a dramatic conclusion.
Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted on multiple criminal charges, including two counts of rape.
The verdict was handed down Monday by the Oslo District Court following a lengthy and closely watched trial that has dominated headlines in Norway for months.
Hoiby, 29, faced dozens of charges stemming from allegations involving multiple women.
The court ultimately found him guilty on 34 counts, including rape, domestic violence, assault, drug-related offenses, and other crimes. He was acquitted on several charges, including two additional rape allegations.
While Hoiby is closely connected to Norway’s royal family, he does not hold a royal title and is not in the line of succession to the throne. Still, his relationship to the future king and queen has ensured intense public scrutiny throughout the case.
According to CBS News, prosecutors argued that several of the women involved were unable to consent because they were unconscious or otherwise incapacitated.
One of the rape convictions involved an incident that took place in the basement of the royal family’s official residence.
The court also found Hoiby guilty of abusing former girlfriend Nora Haukland, one of the few accusers who has been publicly identified. In addition to his prison sentence, he was ordered to pay compensation to multiple victims and was issued a restraining order related to one of the women involved in the case.
Prosecutors had sought a much longer sentence of more than seven years behind bars. Hoiby’s defense team, meanwhile, argued for a substantially lighter punishment.
The disgraced royal relative has consistently denied the rape allegations and is expected to appeal the verdict.
The case has cast a long shadow over Norway’s royal family, which, unlike the British royal family, has traditionally enjoyed strong public support and a largely scandal-free reputation. In recent months, the trial has generated intense debate throughout the country about privilege, accountability, and whether royal connections influenced the investigation.
Adding to the family’s difficulties, Crown Princess Mette-Marit is reportedly awaiting a lung transplant as she continues to battle serious health issues.
The Norwegian Royal Court has declined to comment on the verdict.
With an appeal expected and public interest showing no signs of fading, this story will likely continue making headlines for months to come.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Marius Borg Hoiby, Norwegian Royal, Sentenced to 4 Years In Prison on Rape Charges was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Earlier this year, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater quietly broke up.
The news has only just become public. For many celebrity breakups, that means a renewed wave of feelings.
Over the weekend, Ariana broke down in tears on stage, thanking the audience for their support.
Many believe that there was more to this than the breakup, however.
‘This is so overwhelming’
On Saturday, June 13, Ariana Grande performed to a massive arena in Los Angeles for her second Eternal Sunshine Tour concert.
On the stage, she broke down in tears.
“This is so overwhelming in the most beautiful way ever,” she said, as captured in this TikTok video.
“Thank you so much for being so loving,” Ariana expressed.
“Holy moly,” she said, as if quoting Billy Batson. “I said holy moly, but I meant it, you know.”
Gushing to the crowd, Ariana expressed that she has “never in my life experienced a crowd like this.”
She assured fans that their enduring support “means so much to me.”
“You can’t do this to me, you know what I mean, because you know what’s going to happen,” Ariana playfully told the crowd.
“You know I’m a Cancer. This is going to happen,” she continued.
Ariana was referring to astrology, a belief that constellations and planets have a supernatural impact on one’s life, personality, and fortunes. A “Cancer” (referring to crabs) was born between June 22 and July 23. Ariana, famously, has a June 26 birthday.
‘I just have so much gratitude’
As the crowd applauded, Ariana continued to address the thousands of attendees offering her emotional support.
She thanked her audience for being “such a loving, safe presence” in her life.
Ariana noted that this has been true “throughout all these chapters and all of these years.” True!
“It’s been seven years since I’ve been on stage in front of you all,” she specified, “and you’ve stood by my side and supported me.”
Ariana gushed: “I just have so much gratitude.”
“And wow. Holy s–t. Holy f–k. Thank you,” Ariana continued, pivoting away from her “holy moly” from earlier.
This could have been nothing more than an emotional thank-you for
It could also have been a reaction to their enduring support after her breakup with Slater.
Others, however, have suggested that Ariana’s alarming thinness could be to blame. Someone who might be in a state of starvation might be more emotional and thus cry more easily.
(It is not a sick person’s fault when they are sick, even if their illness could appear like a choice from the outside.)
Regardless, we’re glad that Ariana feels so loved and supported. She’s phenomenal.
Ariana Grande Cries On Stage Following Ethan Slater Split was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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