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Oslo police have arrested Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on suspicion of rape. His lawyer has denied the allegations, asserting that he is cooperating with authorities.
Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has found himself embroiled in legal troubles after being arrested on suspicion of rape on Monday. The Oslo police reported that the arrest falls under a specific section of the penal code concerning sexual intercourse with individuals who are unconscious or unable to resist.Hoiby, 27, who does not hold any official royal title or responsibilities, is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, whom his mother married in 2001. Known in childhood as “Little Marius,” Borg Hoiby has recently faced increased scrutiny regarding his interactions with women, having been previously accused of abusing former partners.His attorney, Oyvind Bratlien, firmly denied the rape allegations and confirmed that his client is fully cooperating with the investigation. "Marius is not guilty," Bratlien stated during an interview with Norway's public broadcaster NRK.In addition to the current accusations, Borg Hoiby was arrested in August on charges relating to bodily harm and property damage involving a different woman, where he later admitted to being under the influence of substances and vowed to seek treatment for his substance abuse issues.As the developments unfold, the Norwegian royal family continues to grapple with the implications of these serious allegations.
