Marius Borg Høiby, born out of wedlock to Crown Princess Mette-Marit, now faces grave legal issues as prosecutors outline 32 charges against him, including four counts of rape, a spokesperson confirmed. Details reveal that the charges encompass abuse towards a former partner and breach of restraining measures directed at another ex-partner. Despite denying the most severe accusations, his attorney Petar Sekulic indicated that Høiby will plead guilty to lesser offenses when proceedings commence.
Høiby is facing a potential prison sentence of up to ten years if found guilty of the more serious charges, which reportedly include clandestinely filming multiple women without their consent. The alleged incidents of rape span from 2018 to 2024, with one claimed to have occurred following his arrest, and he was taken into custody thrice last year alone. The upcoming trial is projected to start in January and may extend over six weeks.
For those in need of support regarding sexual abuse or violence, resources are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or via their helpline at 0800 077 077.
Høiby is facing a potential prison sentence of up to ten years if found guilty of the more serious charges, which reportedly include clandestinely filming multiple women without their consent. The alleged incidents of rape span from 2018 to 2024, with one claimed to have occurred following his arrest, and he was taken into custody thrice last year alone. The upcoming trial is projected to start in January and may extend over six weeks.
For those in need of support regarding sexual abuse or violence, resources are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline, or via their helpline at 0800 077 077.
