Høiby's trial is set to begin on February 3 at the Oslo District Court. Judges have reserved seven full weeks for proceedings, making it one of the longest trials scheduled in Norway’s recent judicial history.
The Charges at a Glance
Høiby faces 32 charges, including:
Four counts of rape
Abuse in close relationships
Assault and public order offenses
Violations of restraining orders
Non-consensual filming of genitalia
Threats and harassment of the police
Multiple traffic violations
Over the past year, the Norwegian court has received around 190 media requests from around the world to cover the trial from inside the courtroom. Ultimately, 56 media organizations were accredited, including international agencies such as Reuters and AFP, as well as major outlets from Denmark, Sweden, and Germany, with the latter representing the country with the highest number of accredited media representatives.
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