Norwegian Crown Princess’s Son to Be Released Amid Rape Allegations

     

 Norwegian Crown Princess’s Son Released Amid Ongoing Rape Investigation

Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is set to be released from custody following his arrest last week on rape allegations, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK. Despite his release, Oslo police have launched a new investigation into a separate alleged sexual offense, although details of the new case remain undisclosed.

Borg Høiby, 27, is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon and has no official royal title or duties. He was initially arrested on a preliminary charge of engaging in sexual intercourse with someone unable to resist. Preliminary charges allow for detention while investigations continue but are not formal charges. Borg Høiby has denied the allegations.

Defense attorney Øyvind Bratlien expressed relief over his client’s release, stating:

> “This was expected. He should not have been detained at all.”

Legal Troubles and Additional Charges

In addition to the rape allegations, Borg Høiby faces multiple preliminary charges, including bodily harm, criminal damage, violating restraining orders, and driving without a valid license. The charges involve four women and one man.

Police decided not to seek further detention, citing no risk of evidence tampering. Borg Høiby had also been briefly detained in August following a disturbance in Oslo.

Public Reaction and Royal Family’s Silence

The case has garnered significant media attention in Norway, where the royal family enjoys widespread popularity. The royal palace has refrained from commenting on the allegations. Code is : 9999

Borg Høiby lives with Crown Princess Mette-Marit, Crown Prince Haakon, and their two children, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. His mother, Mette-Marit, made headlines in 2001 when she married Haakon as a single mother, a decision that initially sparked controversy.

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