On the final day of the trial concerning allegations against Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess, his defense attorney argued for acquittal on the most severe charges, citing a lack of evidence for rape. Attorney Petar Sekulic stated in Oslo District Court that while Høiby may have lost control at times, he respected the "boundaries of the girls" involved. The defense contends that video recordings made by Høiby of the alleged victims do not satisfy the legal requirements for sexual assault, nor do they demonstrate that the women were asleep at the time of the alleged incidents.

Throughout the proceedings, the defense pointed out that the alleged rape cases are unsubstantiated by concrete evidence. This claim has been bolstered by the assertion that the recordings, although presented in a prosecutorial context, fail to meet the legal criteria for proving that a crime occurred. As the trial unfolded, one of the alleged victims accused Sekulic of making false statements about prior sexual interactions with Høiby, which has further complicated the narrative surrounding the case.

With the trial drawing to a close, the implications of the defense's arguments raise questions about the legal interpretation of consent and the evidentiary standards required in cases of sexual violence. This case not only impacts the individuals involved but could also influence public and legal perceptions regarding similar allegations in Norway and beyond, particularly in how consent and evidence are evaluated in such sensitive matters.