Borg Høiby Trial: Anticipation High for Landmark Case
- * The Case: marius Borg Høiby is facing legal action and will appear in district court on Tuesday against Aschehoug publishing house.
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* The Case: marius Borg Høiby is facing legal action and will appear in district court on Tuesday against Aschehoug publishing house.
* Public Interest & Media Coverage: there’s notable public and media interest in the case. NTB (a news agency) has mentioned Høiby’s name nearly 100 times since the indictment. Another book about him has been announced by Bonnier Norsk Forlag.
* Trial Preparations: The trial is still some time away, but preparations are underway. Lawyers for the seven women bringing the case are requesting the court to close the doors during their clients’ testimony and when presenting sensitive media (photos,etc.).
* press Freedom Concerns: Press organizations (Norsk Presseforbund and Norsk Redaktørforening) are advocating for as much openness as possible during the trial. VG (a major newspaper) is planning coverage assuming the trial will be open to the public.