US EditionNorwegian Crown Princess's Son Arrested Over Assault Before Rape Trial
Marius Borg Høiby faces 38 charges including rape and violence, with fresh allegations prompting extended detention due to risk of reoffending, court said.
- On Tuesday, Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will face trial at Oslo district court on rape, drug, and assault charges, with proceedings lasting until March 19.
- Police last week announced six new counts against Høiby, including a 2020 narcotics offence for transporting 3.5 kilograms of marijuana, after he was indicted in August.
- The indictment details 38 separate counts including rape and other offences; prosecutors say the four alleged rapes occurred in 2018, 2023 and 2024, and the defense denies the most serious charges.
- A judge ordered detention for up to four weeks amid concerns about reoffending; prosecutors say he faces maximum penalties of 10 years for serious crimes and up to 16 years on multiple counts, with verdict expected several weeks after trial concludes.
- Amid renewed scrutiny of the crown princess's contacts, the trial has intensified pressure on the royal family, with Crown Prince Haakon saying, `We are thinking a lot about all the parties concerned in this case` and a poll showing 70 percent support for the monarchy.
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Norway court detains son of crown princess on fresh accusations ahead of trial
A Norwegian court ruled on Monday that the eldest son of Norway's crown princess would be held in police detention over new accusations made against him ahead of a separate trial this week in which he faces charges of rape and other crimes.
Marius Borg Hoiby will go to trial this week for 38 charges in case he presses the image of the Norwegian monarchy and resumes plemic over the princess's past with Jeffrey Epstein.
Princess Mette-Marit's son was arrested again this Sunday for new facts and will be tried for a series of rapes this Tuesday.
Marius Borg Højby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, has been arrested for the fourth time before he is due to appear in court on charges of rape and drug offenses.
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