US EditionNorway’s Marius Borg Høiby hit with fresh charges - just days before high-profile rape trial
- On Jan. 28, Crown Prince Haakon of Norway released a statement ahead of the Feb. 3 hearing confirming he and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway will not attend stepson Marius Borg Høiby's trial.
- Prosecutors say the case grew to 38 counts after earlier arrests, with the Oslo district court set to consider an additional indictment sent on Jan. 19.
- His legal team says he will deny the most serious allegations, but prosecutors said Marius Borg Høiby admitted one crime and will plead guilty to lesser charges involving about 7.7 lbs of narcotics with penalties up to 10 years.
- The Royal House said it will remain silent on the case and continue official work as normal, while Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway plans a private stay over the coming weeks due to pulmonary fibrosis.
- Marius Borg Høiby, 29, remains outside the line of succession and public role, having appeared at Princess Ingrid Alexandra's 18th birthday events but kept a low profile since his arrest.
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One week before the opening of the trial of her son-in-law Marius Borg Høiby in the capital, Prince Haakon of Norway spoke through a statement. Princess Mette-Marit's husband answered the question whether he would be present in court during the trial.
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon Addresses Whether He Will Attend Stepson Marius Borg Høiby's Rape Trial
"Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by this case," the Crown Prince said(Left) Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at Constitution Day in Asker, Norway on May 17, 2024; (Right) Marius Borg Hoiby on June 16, 2022 Lise Aserud/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock: HAKON MOSVOLD LARSEN/NTB/AFP/Getty NEED TO KNOWCrown Prince Haakon of Norway has commented on the upcoming trial of his stepson Marius Borg HøibyThe future king of Norway revealed whether he'll be …
At trial on February 3, the son of the princess of Norway accused of more than 30 charges, including four sexual assaults, violence, public order disorder
Next week the trial begins against the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Shortly before that, Crown Prince Haakon listens.
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