Court Date for Marius Borg Høiby

May 11, 2026, 14:39
EuropePolitics

Introduction

A court in Oslo will give its decision about Marius Borg Høiby soon.

Main Body

Marius Borg Høiby is 29 years old. The police say he did 40 bad things. This includes four rapes. The police want him to go to prison for over seven years. Marius says he did some things. He moved drugs in 2020. He also broke some traffic rules. His lawyers say he should only stay in prison for 18 months. Marius is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Many newspapers write about him because of his family. Some people also ask about the Princess and her old friend, Jeffrey Epstein. She did nothing illegal.

Conclusion

The court will give the final answer on June 15.

Learning

🕒 Talking about the Past

In this story, we see how to say things that already happened. We use a simple 'action word' (verb) to show the past.

Patterns from the text:

  • do →\rightarrow did ("he did 40 bad things")
  • move →\rightarrow moved ("He moved drugs")
  • break →\rightarrow broke ("he also broke some traffic rules")

Quick Rule: Most words just need an -ed at the end (like moved). But some words change completely (like do →\rightarrow did). These are the 'rule-breakers' you need to memorize to reach A2 level.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Connections

To describe who someone is, we use a simple formula: Person A + is the + Family Role + of + Person B.

Example: "Marius is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit."

Try these swaps:

  • Marius is the son of...
  • Mette-Marit is the mother of...
  • The Princess is the parent of...

Vocabulary Learning

court
a place where legal cases are heard
Example:The court heard the case yesterday.
decision
a choice or judgment made after thinking
Example:The decision will be announced tomorrow.
police
the group of people who enforce laws
Example:The police arrived quickly.
prison
a place where people are kept as punishment
Example:He was sent to prison.
lawyer
a person who gives legal advice and represents people
Example:She hired a lawyer for her case.
family
a group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:He lives with his family.
people
human beings in general
Example:Many people attended the event.
ask
to request information or a favor
Example:Can I ask you a question?
friend
someone you like and trust
Example:My friend helped me.
illegal
not allowed by law
Example:It is illegal to drive without a license.
answer
a reply or solution to a question
Example:She gave a clear answer.
traffic
the flow of vehicles on roads
Example:Traffic was heavy on the highway.
rules
guidelines that people should follow
Example:The rules must be followed.
months
periods of about 30 days
Example:The project will take six months.
years
periods of 12 months
Example:He has lived here for ten years.
old
having lived for many years
Example:The old building was renovated.
bad
not good or harmful
Example:That was a bad idea.
soon
in a short time from now
Example:We will leave soon.
over
more than or above; after
Example:The bridge is over the river.
stay
remain in a place
Example:Please stay here for a while.
write
to produce words on paper or screen
Example:I need to write a letter.
final
last or ultimate
Example:The final exam was difficult.
June
the sixth month of the year
Example:The festival is in June.
Oslo
the capital city of Norway
Example:Oslo is known for its fjords.