June 10 (UPI) -- A Norwegian appeals court has denied a request from Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Merit, to leave custody because of his mothers' illness. Høiby is behind bars while he awaits a verdict in his rape trial.

An Oslo appeals court ruled that “there was still a strong likelihood that Hoiby would commit new crimes if he is released,” overturning his bid for release ahead of a verdict on rape and assault charges.

An Oslo appeals court ruled that “there was still a strong likelihood that Hoiby would commit new crimes if he is released,” overturning his bid for release ahead of a verdict on rape and assault charges.

Prosecutors quickly appealed, so Marius Borg Hoiby will remain in custody until appeal is processed. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.