Overview
- An Oslo court on June 15 convicted Høiby on 34 of 40 counts, including two rape convictions and a conviction for mistreatment in a close relationship, and sentenced him to four years in prison.
- Høiby has formally appealed parts of the verdict, targeting the two rape convictions and the abuse conviction he disputes.
- Oslo public prosecutor Sturla Henriksbø filed a conditional cross-appeal seeking a higher prison term but said he will not contest two acquittals after consulting the victims' lawyers; the cross-appeal only takes effect if the appeals court admits Høiby's appeal.
- Høiby has been held in remand custody since Feb. 2 and will remain jailed at least until a new release application can be made on July 13, with time served to be credited against any sentence.
- A decision on the appeals is not expected until 2027, prosecutors had sought 7 years and 7 months at trial, and they said the case highlights evolving sentencing norms for rape and the evidentiary and emotional burdens such cases place on victims.