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Yahoo
2 hours 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
The Guardian
8 hours ago
- The Guardian
Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm
Oslo police on Friday announced charges against Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's crown princess, on 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. Høiby, 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. The Oslo police attorney Andreas Kruszewski said Høiby had been cooperative during police questioning, which was now complete. Evidence in the case was drawn from sources including text messages, witness testimonies and police searches, the police attorney 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, 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. The defence attorney Petar Sekulic, in an email to the Associated Press, said Høiby 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 immediately respond to a request from AP seeking comment. Høiby, 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 Sekulic. He remains free pending a possible trial and is entitled to a presumption of innocence until a court rules otherwise.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- BBC News
Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of 23 offences including rape
The son of Norway's crown princess is suspected of three rapes and 23 other offences, police said on Borg Høiby, who is the stepson of Norway's future king, was arrested three separate times last year, in August, September and November. After a 10-month investigation, Norwegian police have now handed the case over to prosecutors who will decide whether to press charges, police attorney Andreas Kruszewski said. Høiby's lawyer Petar Sekulic said his client 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 28-year-old, who does not have a royal title or official duties, had been under investigation since his arrest on 4 August 2024 on suspicion of assault. In a statement, Oslo Police District said they carried out a "thorough investigation", with a "large number of witness interviews, several searches and a review of extensive digital material". Høiby was questioned several times during the autumn of 2024 and spring of 2025 and "cooperated with the police", the statement said. Amongst the charges police said Høiby was suspected of were four counts of sexually offensive behaviour, one count of abuse in a close relationship and two counts of bodily harm. Police confirmed that some cases involving sexual offences had been dismissed due to "statute of limitations and evidentiary reasons". "I cannot go into further detail about the number of victims in the case beyond confirming that it is a double-digit number," Mr Kruszewski said. The Royal House of Norway noted in a statement that the case was proceeding through the legal system and had nothing further to add.
The Sun
16 hours ago
- The Sun
Norwegian prince Marius Borg Hoiby, 28, charged with three rapes among slew of allegations against disgraced royal
A NORWEGIAN prince has been charged with three rapes — among a slew of sex and violence allegations involving a 'double-digit' number of alleged victims. Marius Borg Høiby, 28, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson to heir to the throne Prince Haakon, is at the centre of a months-long police probe. 4 4 4 He now faces nine charges including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm, Oslo cops confirmed Friday. The shocking claims include one count of rape involving intercourse, two without intercourse, four cases of sexual assault, and two of bodily harm. Høiby was repeatedly arrested last year as the case unfolded, with preliminary charges of rape, violence and criminal damage. Investigators say the evidence includes text messages, witness statements and findings from police searches. The alleged royal rapist is said to have cooperated with police during questioning, CBS reports. Høiby has no official public role and was born before his mother's 2001 marriage into the Norwegian royal family. . 4
New York Times
16 hours 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.
