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Oslo police announce rape and sexual assault charges against son of Norwegian crown princess

OSLO, NORWAY, JUN 26 – Marius Borg Høiby faces 23 charges including three rapes and multiple assaults after a 10-month probe involving over 10 alleged victims, police confirmed at a press conference.

  • On June 27, 2025, Oslo police formally charged Marius Borg Hiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with numerous offenses, including allegations of rape, sexual assault, and causing physical injury, following an extensive investigation involving several victims.
  • The charges come after a ten-month inquiry that began following Hiby’s arrest on August 4, 2024, linked to accusations involving his girlfriend and additional allegations.
  • The evidence presented includes digital communications, statements from witnesses, and investigations conducted by law enforcement; the allegations pertain to a number of victims in the double digits, though further specifics have not been disclosed.
  • Defense attorney Petar Sekulic stated that Hiby is fully attentive to the allegations but disputes any guilt in the majority of the incidents, while police have confirmed that he was cooperative throughout the questioning process.
  • Hiby remains free while awaiting possible court proceedings and is considered innocent unless proven otherwise, with the case continuing to attract significant attention in Norway where the royal family enjoys widespread popularity.
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mannheim24.de broke the news in on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
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