Marius Borg Hoiby has been charged with rape and sexual assault after a police inquiry, raising concerns around the Norwegian royal family.
**Crisis in Norway's Royal Family: Crown Princess’s Son Charged with Sexual Crimes**
**Crisis in Norway's Royal Family: Crown Princess’s Son Charged with Sexual Crimes**
Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son, Marius Borg Hoiby, faces serious charges following a lengthy investigation.
In a shocking turn of events for Norway’s royal family, Marius Borg Hoiby, 28, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault, as announced by authorities in Oslo. This extensive inquiry, which has lasted several months, began after Hoiby was first arrested in August on accusations of causing bodily harm and destruction of property.
Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has been under scrutiny since his arrest, with the investigation unfolding over several months. The police reported that they scrutinized significant digital evidence and engaged in numerous witness interviews to build their case. Throughout the aggressive inquiry, Hoiby has been questioned multiple times, with his conduct under significant public and media attention.
His legal representative, Petar Sekulic, communicated that Hoiby is treating the allegations with utmost seriousness. Nonetheless, he maintains that his client disputes several of the claims, particularly those related to sexual violence, and believes that Hoiby is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Sekulic expressed optimism about a potential acquittal if the case goes to trial.
Born just before the marriage of his mother to Crown Prince Haakon in 2001, Marius Borg Hoiby does not hold any formal titles or royal responsibilities, unlike his half-siblings Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. The latest charges against him include one count of rape involving intercourse, two counts of non-consensual intercourse, and several other serious allegations ranging from harassment to violating protective orders.
Hoiby previously issued an apology to NRK, Norway’s public broadcaster, acknowledging his culpability regarding the charges of causing harm while under the influence, which he attributed to substance abuse issues. As the case progresses, prosecutors will soon decide on the next steps regarding the potential indictment of Hoiby.
Hoiby, the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, has been under scrutiny since his arrest, with the investigation unfolding over several months. The police reported that they scrutinized significant digital evidence and engaged in numerous witness interviews to build their case. Throughout the aggressive inquiry, Hoiby has been questioned multiple times, with his conduct under significant public and media attention.
His legal representative, Petar Sekulic, communicated that Hoiby is treating the allegations with utmost seriousness. Nonetheless, he maintains that his client disputes several of the claims, particularly those related to sexual violence, and believes that Hoiby is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Sekulic expressed optimism about a potential acquittal if the case goes to trial.
Born just before the marriage of his mother to Crown Prince Haakon in 2001, Marius Borg Hoiby does not hold any formal titles or royal responsibilities, unlike his half-siblings Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. The latest charges against him include one count of rape involving intercourse, two counts of non-consensual intercourse, and several other serious allegations ranging from harassment to violating protective orders.
Hoiby previously issued an apology to NRK, Norway’s public broadcaster, acknowledging his culpability regarding the charges of causing harm while under the influence, which he attributed to substance abuse issues. As the case progresses, prosecutors will soon decide on the next steps regarding the potential indictment of Hoiby.
