Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Summary
Marius Borg Høiby, Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, has been arrested in Norway for alleged assault, adding to various legal charges including rape. He has been detained multiple times and has admitted some minor charges but denies the serious ones. The royal family faces scrutiny partly due to past contacts Crown Princess Mette-Marit had with Jeffrey Epstein.Key Facts
- Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess, is under arrest for suspected assault.
- He faces 38 charges, including the rape of four women.
- This arrest is his fourth in 18 months; previous charges include assault and drug-related offenses.
- Crown Princess Mette-Marit admitted to "poor judgement" for previously communicating with Jeffrey Epstein.
- The Crown Princess had corresponded with Epstein from 2011 to 2014, which has caused controversy.
- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre criticized the Crown Princess's actions with Epstein as poor judgment.
- The royal family is trying to separate itself from Høiby's legal issues, emphasizing his status as a private citizen.
- Høiby's upcoming trial will take place in Oslo, and his detention aims to prevent further offenses.
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