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Norway's Royal Son Faces 23 Criminal Charges

6/27/2025

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Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is embroiled in a shocking legal battle, facing 23 criminal charges, including rape and sexual assault, linked to numerous alleged victims. As the investigation unfolds, Høiby, who insists on his innocence, awaits trial while the royal palace remains silent on the matter.

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Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is embroiled in a shocking legal battle, facing 23 criminal charges, including rape and sexual assault, linked to numerous alleged victims. As the investigation unfolds, Høiby, who insists on his innocence, awaits trial while the royal palace remains silent on the matter.