Mar 11 • 20:19 UTC 🇳🇴 Norway VG

The Messages That Could Acquit Him

Evidence presented in court includes the behaviors and environments surrounding Høiby, raising questions about legal boundaries and substance use.

In the Oslo District Court, a captivating scene unfolds as so-called 'manfluencers' and women with strikingly similar appearances gather. These individuals, amidst a backdrop of humor and sorrow, engage in interactions that draw the attention of a judge, particularly regarding a potential breach of a restraining order. The atmosphere paints a picture of a culture deeply intertwined with status, wealth, and normalizations of drug use, highlighting its implications on personal and legal boundaries.

The characterization of substance use within this circle is stark; the term ‘key’ is used rather than to unlock doors but to refer to cocaine. Additionally, there exists a cocktail of drugs referred to colloquially as 'Tussi', which is described as a mixture of cocaine and residue from other substances. Such normalization of drug consumption appears to permeate social activities, suggesting that a weekend getaway might revolve around substances like MDMA, thus indicating a troubling trend in recreational drug use among these individuals.

During the court proceedings, a friend of Høiby testified about the casual approach to drugs in their social milieu, equating the usage of various substances to the use of snus, a form of smokeless tobacco. Høiby himself reportedly identified as a 'narcotic addict' in personal communications, further complicating the implications of his legal situation with respect to personal accountability and societal influences.

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