The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, has heard the first account from a woman he is alleged to have raped at a party in 2018. The woman testified in tears, recounting a loss of memory surrounding the incident after a brief consensual encounter. Høiby faces 38 charges and has pleaded not guilty to raping four women, while admitting to lesser offenses including breaking a restraining order and transporting marijuana.
The alleged incidents, including the first count of rape occurring at his parents' house, have drawn significant public and media attention, especially amidst existing scandals concerning Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s past communications with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The royal family is under increasing pressure as the trial progresses, revealing the complexities of public perception and royal reputation in Norway.
Høiby is set to take the stand for the first time on Wednesday. As the trial proceeds, heavy restrictions are in place concerning media coverage, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding both the allegations and the royal family’s implications.
The alleged incidents, including the first count of rape occurring at his parents' house, have drawn significant public and media attention, especially amidst existing scandals concerning Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s past communications with the late Jeffrey Epstein. The royal family is under increasing pressure as the trial progresses, revealing the complexities of public perception and royal reputation in Norway.
Høiby is set to take the stand for the first time on Wednesday. As the trial proceeds, heavy restrictions are in place concerning media coverage, highlighting the sensitivity surrounding both the allegations and the royal family’s implications.
