Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess, remains in custody as his legal case enters its sixth week. Recently, his defense team requested his release, but the district court has rejected this plea, citing a strong probability that he would commit new offenses if released. The judge noted concerns about potential criminal behavior warranting imprisonment of more than six months.

Høiby has been in pre-trial detention since the day before the trial began, facing new charges alongside his existing ones. Last week, he was formally charged with reckless behavior and violating a restraining order related to previous incidents. His legal troubles reflect significant public interest given his royal connections and have kept him in the media spotlight throughout the proceedings.

Police lawyer Andreas Kruszewski confirmed the decision not to release Høiby, stating that the basis for his continued detention remains in place as assessed by the court. The case has now been forwarded to the Oslo District Court for further handling, signaling that the legal process for Høiby is far from over and may involve more scrutiny from both public and media sectors as it develops further.