The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has begun with a heartbreaking account from one of the women he is accused of raping during a party in 2018. The woman, in tears, recounted her inability to remember events after a brief consensual encounter, claiming there was a 'big black hole' in her memory. Høiby faces a staggering 38 charges, including allegations of raping four women, yet he maintains his innocence regarding the rape accusations while admitting to lesser offenses like breaking a restraining order and drug-related charges.
Høiby is not a royal by title, but he is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon and has grown up in the public eye. The trial, taking place at the Oslo district court, is expected to last seven weeks, with Høiby set to testify on Wednesday. Amidst the ongoing scandal surrounding his mother’s connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the royal family faces increasing scrutiny as revelations unfold. As the proceedings continue, the atmosphere remains tense, with various restrictions imposed by the court to control the media narrative and access.
Høiby is not a royal by title, but he is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon and has grown up in the public eye. The trial, taking place at the Oslo district court, is expected to last seven weeks, with Høiby set to testify on Wednesday. Amidst the ongoing scandal surrounding his mother’s connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the royal family faces increasing scrutiny as revelations unfold. As the proceedings continue, the atmosphere remains tense, with various restrictions imposed by the court to control the media narrative and access.
