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Norwegian Crown Princess Under Fire Amid Son's Rape Trial

3/20/2026

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Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway faces scrutiny due to her past connections with Jeffrey Epstein as her son, Marius Borg Høiby, undergoes a trial for serious charges, including four counts of rape.
The trial began in February 2023 and has attracted significant media attention, with prosecutors seeking a seven-year and seven-month prison sentence for Høiby, who denies the most serious allegations.
Mette-Marit has acknowledged her poor judgment regarding Epstein and is currently dealing with health issues.
The trial's verdict is expected in June 2023, impacting the royal family's reputation.

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Story summary

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway faces scrutiny due to her past connections with Jeffrey Epstein as her son, Marius Borg Høiby, undergoes a trial for serious charges, including four counts of rape.
The trial began in February 2023 and has attracted significant media attention, with prosecutors seeking a seven-year and seven-month prison sentence for Høiby, who denies the most serious allegations.
Mette-Marit has acknowledged her poor judgment regarding Epstein and is currently dealing with health issues.
The trial's verdict is expected in June 2023, impacting the royal family's reputation.