Marius Borg Høiby Trial Begins as Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby's Epstein Ties Emerge

Marius Borg Høiby entered pre-trial detention as his comprehensive trial for 38 charges, including four counts of rape and domestic abuse, commenced in Oslo.The legal proceedings follow the release of USA Department of Justice documents detailing extensive correspondence between Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby and Jeffrey Epstein.While Marius Borg Høiby denies the most serious sexual assault allegations, the Norwegian monarchy faces a crisis as the royal couple opted for a vacation instead of attending court.