Son of Norway's crown princess, accused of raping 4 women, faces new charges

Son of Norway's crown princess, accused of raping 4 women, faces new charges

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Key Points:

  • Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, faces new charges including a serious narcotics offense involving 3.5 kilos of marijuana, in addition to previously charged rapes and other crimes.
  • Hoiby was initially charged on August 18 with four rapes and 28 other offenses, including violence against ex-girlfriends, and denies the most serious allegations but plans to plead guilty to lesser charges.
  • The new indictment adds six counts, including narcotics, restraining order violations, and traffic offenses, and will be considered in the Oslo district court during the main trial starting February 3, 2025.
  • Hoiby was arrested in August 2024 after being suspected