In a sensational personal statement on Wednesday afternoon, Marius Borg Høiby admits violence against his girlfriend committed while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. This is what Marius Borg Høiby writes: Last weekend something happened that should never have happened. I committed bodily harm and destroyed objects in an apartment in the intoxication of alcohol and cocaine after an argument. I have several mental disorders which mean that throughout my upbringing and adult life, I have had, and still have, challenges. I have struggled with substance abuse for a long time, something I have been in treatment for in the past. I will now resume this treatment and take it very seriously. Drug use and my diagnoses do not excuse what happened in the apartment at Frogner on the night of Sunday last weekend. I want to be responsible for what I have done, and will explain myself truthfully to the police. For me, the most important thing is to say sorry to my boyfriend. She deserved neither what happened that night, nor the extreme pressure from both the Norwegian and foreign press afterwards. Being pursued by photographers and journalists at a time like this I know has been tough to stand in. I also want to apologize to my family. I know that my actions have greatly affected you. So to you my love, I’m sorry. This should never have happened and I take full responsibility for my actions. Marius Borg Høiby The statement came as a surprise as he has not yet wanted to be questioned by the police. – He has not formally taken a position on criminal guilt as he has not been questioned, but in reality this is an acknowledgment of criminal guilt after the charge, writes defense attorney Øystein Bratlien to news. MOTHER AND SON: Marius Borg Høiby and Mette-Marit during the government’s festive event in connection with Princess Ingrid Alexandra’s official day. Photo: Lise Åserud / NTB – Talk about strangulation and beating Høiby is charged with bodily harm and damage. – It is a case of strangulation and blows, says aid lawyer Mette Yvonne Larsen. The woman is on sick leave and has been under medical supervision. She has not been admitted to hospital, nor has she requested a restraining order. – She is doing well, physically, says Larsen. She says that what happened this night was a one-off incident, but that she does not want to comment on it further. The public assistance lawyer met several media in Arendal on Wednesday afternoon. – Been waiting for this – My client has been waiting for this, for him to admit what he has done, and for him to apologize and lie down, says Larsen. She says the woman is having a hard time, but that the fact that Høiby is now coming out and apologizing makes it easier. That means she is believed, says Larsen. – She has also wanted him to go for questioning. So she also hopes that he does now, that there is not just a message like that, but that he actually goes to the interrogation and pleads guilty. Larsen also commented on Høiby’s admission of cocaine abuse. – Perhaps it is the start of something being done about it, and she (the client, journ.anm.) is happy about that, says the public assistance lawyer. Larsen also said that the woman was very disappointed by leaks to the press. – She is shocked and disappointed by all the leaks that have been in the case. WANTS TO INTERVIEW: Police Inspector Henriette Taxt Røstadli. Photo: Hanna Johre / news The police will not comment. Ten days have passed since the violent episode in an apartment in Frogner. Unni Grøndal, press manager in the Oslo police district, has no comment on the matter. The castle will not comment on Wednesday afternoon either. – We have no comments, writes Sara Svanemyr, press contact at the Royal Court. Published 14.08.2024, at 16.09 Updated 14.08.2024, at 17.06
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