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Trial opens for Norwegian princess’s son on multiple charges

France 24 · 2 months ago
France 24
France 24
2 months ago

Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, stood trial on Tuesday facing 38 charges, including rape, domestic violence, assault, and drug possession, pleading not guilty to the most serious counts. The case has shaken and shocked the whole country.

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  • Marius Borg-Høyby faces over 30 charges, including rape and assault 8s
  • He was arrested in August 2024 for assault; more alleged crimes were found 44s
  • Borg-Høyby denies the most serious accusations; faces up to 16 years in prison 1m 0s
  • He is not an official royal family member, as he was born before Mette Marit's marriage 1m 12s
  • The trial coincides with renewed scrutiny of the royal family over Epstein links 1m 39s
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