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Norway royal’s son pleads not guilty to four counts of rape, amid Epstein link scandal

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Norway royal’s son pleads not guilty to four counts of rape, amid Epstein link scandal
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Marius Borg Hoiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape at the opening of his trial on Tuesday. The 29-year-old faces a total of 38 charges, including assault, drug offenses, and violating a restraining order. The trial is taking place in Norway, and Hoiby risks up to 16 years in prison if convicted on all charges. He did plead guilty to some of the minor offenses. Hoiby was also arrested on Sunday for assault, making threats with a knife, and violating a restraining order, and will remain in custody for four weeks.

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Crown Prince Haakon 50% Mette-Marit ×270% Norway 80% Marius Borg Hoiby ×390%

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South China Morning Post
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Center-Right (0.50)
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90%
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Norway

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