Marius Borg Høiby, offspring of Mette-Marit, confronts extended period of incarceration - Marius Borg Høiby, son of Mette-Marit, is on track for a lengthy prison term
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is currently embroiled in a high-profile trial in Oslo. The 32-year-old is facing charges that include four counts of rape, domestic abuse against a former partner, multiple counts of violence and assault, disturbing the peace, vandalism, violation of restraining orders against another former partner, and secretly filming women's genitals without their consent [1][2].
Høiby was arrested in August 2024 after suspicion of assaulting a girlfriend and has been under investigation since then [1]. Although he denies the most serious charges, including all charges of sexual abuse, he plans to plead guilty to some lesser charges according to his lawyer [1][2].
The prosecutor has stated that the maximum sentence Høiby could face is up to 10 years imprisonment in Norway [1]. However, it was emphasized that his royal family status does not affect the legal treatment of the case [1].
The trial for Høiby is expected to begin in mid-January 2026. The charges against him include rape, abuse in close relationships, bodily harm, property damage, and violations of restraining orders. Høiby has a history of psychological problems and a long-standing struggle with drug abuse [1].
The allegations against Høiby include multiple suspected sexual offenses and bodily harm. The charges against him were expanded as the police investigation progressed. In November 2024, Høiby spent a week in custody due to new allegations of multiple suspected sexual offenses [1].
The scandal surrounding Høiby has put pressure on the Norwegian Royal Family. Crown Princess Mette-Marit found the investigation tough on the royal family, and King Harald V spoke about a challenging year for the royal family in October 2024, but didn't directly address the Høiby scandal in his speech [1].
It's important to note that Høiby is not an official member of the Norwegian royal house. The royal household, however, is a team that works well together and is a family, according to King Harald V [1].
[1] Source: Various news outlets, including VG and Aftenposten. [2] Source: The Local Norway.
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The severity of Høiby's charges, including rape and multiple counts of violence, reflects the gravity of the situation and echoes the justice system's stance against such crimes, irrespective of one's social status.
