The trial of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit son is due to start in Tuesday in Oslo. Marius Borg Høiby is accused of 38 charges, including the rape of four women, assaulting and threatening a girlfriend and damaging her flat, as well as drugs charges and driving offences.If found guilty, he could face more than 10 years in jail.On Sunday, Høiby was arrested for the fourth time since being detained by police since August 2024.This comes as links between his mother and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.The BBC's Europe digital editor, Paul Kirby, reports from outside the court.Video edited by Gabriela Boccaccio.
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BBC reports from Oslo court ahead of rape trial of Crown Princess's son
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is set to stand trial in Oslo, beginning Tuesday, on 38 charges. These charges include the rape of four women, assault, threats, property damage, drug offenses, and driving violations.
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Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is set to stand trial in Oslo, beginning Tuesday, on 38 charges. These charges include the rape of four women, assault, threats, property damage, drug offenses, and driving violations. Høiby faces a potential prison sentence of over 10 years if convicted. He has been arrested multiple times since August 2024, most recently on Sunday. The trial also coincides with renewed attention to alleged links between his mother and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The BBC is reporting from outside the Oslo court.
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Links between his mother and late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed.
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Høiby was arrested for the fourth time since being detained by police since August 2024.
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If found guilty, he could face more than 10 years in jail.
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Høiby is accused of 38 charges, including rape, assault, threats, drugs charges and driving offences.
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Marius Borg Høiby's rape trial is due to start on Tuesday in Oslo.
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