Charges against Marius Borg Høiby involve bodily harm in Oslo

Nora Beck, a prosecutor from the Central Unit of the Oslo Police District, has confirmed that the charges against Marius Borg Høiby involve both bodily harm and property damage. She stated that further details will be provided later, noting that there is no expansion of the charges at this time. The police have confirmed that Høiby is the one charged in this case, which involves a relationship between the accused and the victim. The victim reportedly received medical assistance, but the police have not clarified whether there were any serious injuries.

Marius Borg Høiby, 27, was detained over the weekend on charges of bodily harm. His lawyer, Øyvind Bratlien, confirmed this news, explaining that bodily harm is considered the least severe form of violence under the law. Bratlien declined to comment further when contacted again.

Bodily harm is defined as inflicting violence on another person or otherwise physically offending them. Typical penalties for bodily harm range from 30 to 120 days in prison, with sentences escalating up to six years if the act is deemed severe. This type of offense can include actions like intentional spitting, slapping, pinching, or kicking. Interestingly, bodily harm need not involve physical contact; throwing objects or running someone over with a vehicle or bicycle may also qualify.

The royal family has refrained from commenting on the incident, referring inquiries to Høiby’s lawyer. Crown Princess Mette-Marit was originally scheduled to be in Paris during the Olympics but postponed her trip, indicating plans to be present later. The Police Security Service (PST) has also been notified about the incident.