Norwegian Royal Family Member Faces 38 Charges in Criminal Trial
📡 94 · 1 min read ·
Part of composite article AI Chip IPO Explodes 89% as Tech Giants Pour $200 Billion Into the Race View full article →
The son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit pleaded not guilty to serious criminal charges as his trial opened on Tuesday.
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, faces a total of 38 charges. They include allegations of rape, domestic violence, assault, and drug possession. He denied the most serious accusations in court.
The case has sent shockwaves through Norway, where the royal family is widely respected.
Prosecutors presented their case against Høiby, who is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon. The trial is expected to last for several days.