US EditionThe son of Norway’s crown princess pleads not guilty to rape charges as his trial opens in Oslo
Marius Borg Høiby faces 38 charges including four rapes, abuse, drug trafficking, and threats; prosecutors warn of up to 16 years in prison if convicted.
- On Tuesday, the trial opened in Oslo as Marius Borg Høiby, 29, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces 3.5 kilos of marijuana and other charges, scheduled to last until March 19.
- The indictment shows the case centers on four alleged rapes between 2018 and November 2024 and alleged violence, while police say Høiby was arrested again Sunday after his August indictment.
- Høiby’s defense says he 'denies all charges of sexual abuse' and disputes most violence allegations, while the court said parts of the trial will be held behind closed doors.
- The royal house announced it will not comment or attend the trial, and the Oslo district court on Monday granted a detention order for up to four weeks.
- With Epstein files released on Friday, prosecutors say Høiby could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted, amid renewed scrutiny of Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
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Marius Borg Høiby testified for the first time on the second day of the trial. Mette-Marit's son burst into tears and accused the press."I find it incredibly difficult to speak in front of so many people," Marius Borg Høiby (29) began his testimony in court on Wednesday at 12:45. The son of the Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit (52) has to answer for 38 crimes, including four cases of suspected rape. Under tears, according to the Norwegian ne…
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On the second day of the rape trial in which Marius Borg Høiby is tried, an alleged victim on Wednesday declared herself "100% convinced" that she had been drugged before the events that occurred in December 2018. Facts that the defense is challenging. Princess Mette-Marit's son was due to speak this Wednesday.
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der Standard DEThe oldest son of the Norwegian Crown Princess is charged in 38 points, including four rapes under Norwegian law
Focus on an incredible story of Norway's royal family. Princess Mette Marit and her son Marius Borg Høiby are both involved in scandalous cases that shake the country. Details with Karim Bennani. (International).
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son on trial over string of charges
The eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, has been charged with a series of offences, including four counts of sexual assault, as well as domestic violence, property damage, drug offences, and traffic violations. Høiby is accused of abusing several women between 2018 and 2024 and is alleged to have documented some of the offences on video. However, Høiby has denied the sexual assault charges and has pleaded not g…
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