Marius Borg Høiby Denies Rape as Oslo Trial Over Assault Begins

Marius Borg Høiby denied four counts of rape during a trial in Oslo regarding a 2018 incident at the royal residence of Skaugum.The 29-year-old son of Mette-Marit admitted to substance abuse and partial guilt for assault while claiming he has been hounded by the media since childhood.Prosecutors presented video evidence from a mobile phone to support the allegations as the trial continues following reports of declining support for the monarchy.