US EditionOslo police announce rape and sexual assault charges against son of Norwegian crown princess
- 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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Son of Norwegian crown princess facing charges of rape and sexual assault
Oslo police on Friday announced charges against Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess, on multiple counts including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm, after a months-long investigation of a case that involved a “double-digit” number of alleged victims.
OSLO.- The Oslo police announced on Friday charges against Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of the heir princess of Norway, on multiple charges, including rape, sexual assault and bodily injury, following a month-long investigation of a case involving a number of “two digits” of alleged victims.The file was forwarded to the Norwegian prosecutor's office, which will decide whether to file formal charges against the son of the heir princess Mette…
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is suspected of 23 crimes and offences. This includes three rapes and four sexual abuse cases. The Norwegian police announced that the investigation into Høiby was completed after ten months and that the case had been handed over to the Public Prosecutor's Office. That will decide whether Høiby will be prosecuted. The 28-year-old Høiby was arrested several times last year for issues…
Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Son, Marius Borg Hoiby, Booked In Rape and Sexual Assault Cases
Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape and on preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage.
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