Son of Norway’s crown princess denies four counts of rape as trial begins

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial in Oslo, facing 38 charges. The trial began Tuesday, with Høiby denying four counts of rape, abuse in close relationships, and filming women's genitals without consent. He pleaded guilty to charges including sexually offensive behavior, a drug offense, violating a restraining order, and driving offenses, while partially admitting to serious bodily harm, reckless behavior, and violating a restraining order. The prosecutor emphasized equality before the law regardless of Høiby's family connections. Høiby was arrested Sunday on new charges of assault, making threats with a knife, and violating a restraining order, leading to his detention until at least March 2. The trial is expected to last seven weeks.

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