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Suspended sentence imposed on Norwegian man for raping his sleeping girlfriend to be appealed in February
Summary
In December 2015, Magnus Meyer Hustveit, a 25‑year‑old Norwegian, pleaded guilty to rape and sexual assault of his 28‑year‑old girlfriend between 2011 and 2012. The Central Criminal Court sentenced him to a wholly suspended seven‑year term on 13 July 2015. The Director of Public Prosecutions has requested a review, arguing the sentence was unduly lenient. The Court of Appeal set 4 February for a hearing on the appeal, though Hustveit was not present for the procedural matter.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Suspended sentence imposed on Norwegian man for raping his sleeping girlfriend to be appealed in February. Charges or matters: one count of rape and one count of sexual assault committed against his 28-year-old girlfriend between 2011 and 2012. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- July 13 2015 Incident
- February 4 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2011 and 2012 Incident
- 2015-12-07 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: one count of rape and one count of sexual assault committed against his 28-year-old girlfriend between 2011 and 2012 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He was given a wholly suspended seven year sentence by Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy on July 13 2015. Hustveit, whose victim waived her right to anonymity so that his identity could be published, returned to his native Norway after he was given the suspended sentence.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Appeal Violent Crime
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