Marius Borg Høiby Denies Rape as Trial Begins in Oslo

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape as his trial involving 38 criminal charges began at the Oslo District Court.The prosecution detailed allegations of sexual assaults against incapacitated victims and physical abuse against former partner Nora Haukland, supported by video evidence found on the defendant’s phone.While Marius Borg Høiby admitted to drug and traffic offenses, the proceedings have severely damaged the reputation of the Norwegian monarchy and highlighted past royal connections to Jeffrey Epstein.