The article provides live updates from the court case against Marius Borg Høiby, focusing on comments made by his defense lawyer, Petar Sekulic. Sekulic reminds the public and the court that under the legal principles in criminal cases, a defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty. He criticizes the prevailing public perception that Høiby should be viewed as guilty, suggesting that the intense media coverage has unduly influenced public opinion and has led Høiby to feel guilty despite the legal presumption of his innocence.

Sekulic addresses the responsibility of the prosecution in proving Høiby’s guilt rather than requiring Høiby to prove his innocence. He emphasizes that the media's role should not interfere with the judicial process and that it is essential for the court to remain impartial. The lawyer points out that although Høiby may feel guilty in the public sphere, the courtroom is where the presumption of innocence should prevail until concrete evidence is provided to support the prosecution's claims.

The article illustrates the ongoing tensions between media coverage and fair trial rights, raising questions about how sensationalist journalism can impact public perception and the judicial system. Sekulic's statements highlight the defense's commitment to upholding the legal rights of the accused, even amidst overwhelming public scrutiny, and frame the discussion around the balance between media freedom and the integrity of the legal process.