Norway’s Marius Borg Hoiby, left, and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are seen in Oslo on June 16, 2022. (Lise Aserud/NTB/The Associated Press)
He’s accused of assault, threats with a knife, violation of restraining order
The trial of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit son is due to start in Tuesday in Oslo. Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges, including the rape of four women, assaulting and threatening a girlfriend and damaging her flat, as well as drugs charges and driving offences.
King Harald, Queen Sonja, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon arrive at Oslo City Hall before the awarding of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway, on Dec. 10, 2024. (Heiko Junge/The Associated Press)
If found guilty, he could face more than 10 years in jail.
On Sunday, Høiby was arrested for the fourth time since being detained by police since August 2024.
This comes as links between his mother and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.
The BBC’s Europe digital editor, Paul Kirby, reports from outside the court.
Video edited by Gabriela Boccaccio.
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