Høiby questioned about knife threat,
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Høiby questioned about knife threat, denies any wrongdoing

Marius Borg Høiby has been questioned over recent allegations that he threatened someone with a knife, but he denies any wrongdoing. His detention will not be appealed, his lawyer, Petar Sekulic, said.

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He pleads not guilty to threats and bodily harm, but will not appeal the detention decision. This is because he must now focus fully on the matters covered by the indictment, Sekulic writes in a message to NTB.

It was Sunday, February 1, that Norway's so-called bonus prince was arrested on charges of several violent crimes, including knife threats and violation of a restraining order, just days before his trial was due to begin.

He was remanded in custody for four weeks due to the risk of recidivism - a decision that has been questioned by defense lawyers.

Høiby faces 38 charges in the trial, which is expected to last just under seven weeks.

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