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Daily Telegraph
2 days ago
- Daily Telegraph
Eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, charged with multiple rapes
Don't miss out on the headlines from Royals. Followed categories will be added to My News. The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess has been charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and bodily harm. Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born as a result of a relationship before Crown Princess Mette-Marit's marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, has been under investigation since his arrest on August 4 last year on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend. The arrest led to a slew of allegations against the 28-year-old that have shaken the royal family. Police Attorney Andreas Kruszweski told reporters on Friday local time the 10-month investigation had been completed. Mr Hoiby was suspected of 'one count of rape with sexual intercourse' and 'two counts of rape without sexual intercourse', Mr Kruszweski said. Mr Hoiby's lawyer, Ellen Holagar Andanaes, told news agency NTB her client rejected the three rape allegations. Norway's Marius Borg Hoiby has been charged with multiple counts of rape. Picture: Haykon Mosvold Larsen/NTB/AFP Mr Hoiby has previously admitted to assault and vandalism in the August 2024 incident. In a public statement 10 days after his arrest, he said he had acted 'under the influence of alcohol and cocaine after an argument', having suffered from 'mental troubles' and struggling 'for a long time with substance abuse'. Behind bars Police said Mr Hoiby was also suspected of four counts of sexually offensive behaviour, one count of abuse in a close relationship, two counts of bodily harm, one count of vandalism, one count of issuing threats, five violations of restraining orders, one count of insulting a police officer, and five traffic offences. 'I cannot elaborate on the number of victims in the case other than to confirm that we are talking about a double-digit number,' Mr Kruszweski said. Mr Hoiby has been in the eye of a media storm since his arrest. When the rape allegations emerged in November, he spent a week behind bars in custody – unprecedented for a member of Norway's royal family. After his release, he reportedly went to rehab in London. Mr Hoiby with his mother, Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in 2023. Picture: Lise Aserud/NTB/AFP Mr Hoiby is the child of a brief romance between his mother and Morten Borg – who has also been convicted of abuse and drug-related crimes – at a time when the future princess was part of Norway's house music scene, known for its abundance of marijuana and ecstasy. Bad company Mr Hoiby was propelled into the spotlight at the age of four when his mother married Norway's Crown Prince, with whom she went on to have two more children. He was raised by the royal couple alongside his step-siblings Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, aged 21 and 19. Unlike them, however, he has no official public role. Despite Crown Princess Mette-Marit's attempts to shield him from the public eye, he has made headlines over the years. 'He has been put in a virtually impossible position: one foot in, one foot out. He is not technically part of the royal household but he grew up in it,' said Sigrid Hvidsten, royals commentator at the newspaper Dagbladet. 'He has lived in a grey zone, a kind of gilded cage,' she told AFP in December 2024. Crown Prince Haakon of Norway and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. Picture: Stian Lysberg Solum/AFP Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski from the Oslo Police District. Picture: Ole Berg-Rusten/NTB/AFP A cage that has not stopped him from keeping bad company in recent years. According to media reports, he has hung out with gang members, Hells Angels bikers and members of Oslo's Albanian mafia. In 2023, police contacted him to have a cautionary talk after he was seen moving in the same circles as 'notorious criminals'. Once the assault scandal hit the headlines in August, it emerged that Mr Hoiby had already been arrested in 2017 for using cocaine at a music festival. He has lived a comfortable lifestyle provided for by his mother and stepfather, and has shown little interest in academic studies or work. Several of his ex-girlfriends were among the plaintiffs in cases against him. Originally published as Eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, charged with multiple rapes
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
Eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess, Marius Borg Hoiby, charged with multiple rapes
The eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess has been charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and bodily harm. Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born as a result of a relationship before Crown Princess Mette-Marit's marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, has been under investigation since his arrest on August 4 last year on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend. The arrest led to a slew of allegations against the 28-year-old that have shaken the royal family. Police Attorney Andreas Kruszweski told reporters on Friday local time the 10-month investigation had been completed. Mr Hoiby was suspected of 'one count of rape with sexual intercourse' and 'two counts of rape without sexual intercourse', Mr Kruszweski said. Mr Hoiby's lawyer, Ellen Holagar Andanaes, told news agency NTB her client rejected the three rape allegations. Mr Hoiby has previously admitted to assault and vandalism in the August 2024 incident. In a public statement 10 days after his arrest, he said he had acted 'under the influence of alcohol and cocaine after an argument', having suffered from 'mental troubles' and struggling 'for a long time with substance abuse'. Behind bars Police said Mr Hoiby was also suspected of four counts of sexually offensive behaviour, one count of abuse in a close relationship, two counts of bodily harm, one count of vandalism, one count of issuing threats, five violations of restraining orders, one count of insulting a police officer, and five traffic offences. 'I cannot elaborate on the number of victims in the case other than to confirm that we are talking about a double-digit number,' Mr Kruszweski said. Mr Hoiby has been in the eye of a media storm since his arrest. When the rape allegations emerged in November, he spent a week behind bars in custody – unprecedented for a member of Norway's royal family. After his release, he reportedly went to rehab in London. Mr Hoiby is the child of a brief romance between his mother and Morten Borg – who has also been convicted of abuse and drug-related crimes – at a time when the future princess was part of Norway's house music scene, known for its abundance of marijuana and ecstasy. Bad company Mr Hoiby was propelled into the spotlight at the age of four when his mother married Norway's Crown Prince, with whom she went on to have two more children. He was raised by the royal couple alongside his step-siblings Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, aged 21 and 19. Unlike them, however, he has no official public role. Despite Crown Princess Mette-Marit's attempts to shield him from the public eye, he has made headlines over the years. 'He has been put in a virtually impossible position: one foot in, one foot out. He is not technically part of the royal household but he grew up in it,' said Sigrid Hvidsten, royals commentator at the newspaper Dagbladet. 'He has lived in a grey zone, a kind of gilded cage,' she told AFP in December 2024. A cage that has not stopped him from keeping bad company in recent years. According to media reports, he has hung out with gang members, Hells Angels bikers and members of Oslo's Albanian mafia. In 2023, police contacted him to have a cautionary talk after he was seen moving in the same circles as 'notorious criminals'. Once the assault scandal hit the headlines in August, it emerged that Mr Hoiby had already been arrested in 2017 for using cocaine at a music festival. He has lived a comfortable lifestyle provided for by his mother and stepfather, and has shown little interest in academic studies or work. Several of his ex-girlfriends were among the plaintiffs in cases against him.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Son of Norway princess charged with rape and sexual assault
The eldest son of Norway's crown princess was charged with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and bodily harm, on Friday, after ten months of investigation. Marius Borg Hoiby is the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne — Crown Prince Haakon. He was arrested several times in 2024 amid allegations of rape and preliminary charges of bodily harm. Hoiby has faced scrutiny since and has been at the center of an investigation involving a "double-digit" number of victims. "I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number," Oslo Police Attorney Andreas Kruszewski said at a news conference. He added that the charges include one case of rape involving intercourse, two cases of rape without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault and two cases of bodily harm. The attorney said the evidence had been gathered from sources including text-messages, police searches and witness testimonies. In an email to The Associated Press, Defense attorney Petar Sekulic said Hoiby was "taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases — especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence." The Crown princess' eldest son is her child from a different relationship before she was married to Crown Prince Haakon. Hoiby grew up with the privelege of the other royals but does not hold a formal title or have a public role. After the initial allegations of bodily harm last year, Hoiby admitted to acts of violence directed towards his partner under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. In a statement to the public, he spoke of psychological problems and long-term drug abuse. Edited by: Kieran Burke
New York Times
3 days ago
- New York Times
Son of Norway's Crown Princess Is Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault
The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, the authorities in Oslo said on Friday, concluding a monthslong police investigation that has shaken the country's royal family. Marius Borg Hoiby, a son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and the stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has been under police investigation in Oslo since he was arrested in August on charges of bodily harm and damage. He was also arrested in separate cases in September and November, the police said, on suspicion of rape. The police, who have spent months interviewing witnesses and reviewing 'extensive digital material,' said in a news release that they questioned Mr. Borg Hoiby, 28, several times since last fall. His lawyer, Petar Sekulic, said in an email on Friday that Mr. Borg Hoiby was 'taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases — especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence.' He added that Mr. Borg Hoiby has been cooperating with the police and hopes he will be acquitted if he is indicted, Mr. Sekulic said over the phone. Mr. Borg Hoiby was 4 years old when his mother, Mette-Marit Tjessem Hoiby, a former waitress, married Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, in 2001. Crown Princess Mette-Marit's other children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, are second and third in line to succeed their grandfather, King Harald V, 88. Mr. Borg Hoiby holds no title or official duties. The updated charges against Mr. Borg Hoiby include one count of rape with intercourse, two counts of rape without intercourse and four counts of sexually offensive behavior. Other charges include abuse in close relationships, bodily harm, harassment of a police officer and the violation of restraining orders. After Mr. Borg Hoiby was arrested in August on charges accusing him of causing bodily harm and damage, he issued an apology to NRK, Norway's public broadcaster, in which he admitted causing bodily harm and destroying objects in an apartment while he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. He said he would seek treatment for substance abuse. Prosecutors will determine in the coming months whether Mr. Borg Hoiby will be indicted. Isabella Kwai contributed reporting.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Son of Norwegian crown princess facing charges of rape and sexual assault
Oslo police on Friday announced charges against Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's crown princess, on multiple counts including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm, after a months-long investigation of a case that involved a 'double-digit' number of alleged victims. Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has been under scrutiny since he was repeatedly arrested in 2024 amid allegations of rape and on preliminary charges of bodily harm and criminal damage. Advertisement Oslo police lawyer Andreas Kruszewski said Hoiby was co-operative during police questioning, which is now complete. Evidence in the case was drawn from sources including text messages, witness evidence and police searches, he said. The charges included one case of rape involving intercourse and two cases of rape without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault and two cases of bodily harm, Mr Kruszewksi said at a news conference. 'I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number,' he said. Advertisement Defence lawyer Petar Sekulic, in an email to The Associated Press, said Hoiby was 'absolutely taking the accusations very seriously, but doesn't acknowledge any wrongdoing in most of the cases, especially the cases regarding sexual abuse and violence.' The royal palace did not respond to a request for comment. The case was top news in Norway, where the royal family is popular. Hoiby, 28, previously lived with the royal couple and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus, but now lives in a separate house nearby, according to Mr Sekulic. Advertisement Hoiby remains free pending a possible trial and is entitled to a presumption of innocence until a court rules otherwise. Norway's future queen made headlines in 2001 when she married Haakon, because she was a single mother who had lived a freewheeling life with a companion who had been convicted on drug charges.
