Marius Borg Høiby

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship, is currently on trial in Oslo, facing 38 charges. These include four counts of rape, assault, threats, property damage, drug offenses, and driving violations. He has pleaded not guilty to the rape charges. The trial has garnered significant attention, embarrassing the royal family and raising questions about domestic abuse in Norway. Recent developments include Høiby giving evidence, stating he doesn't remember taking videos allegedly showing sexual assault and attributing his past partying to a need for validation. A woman accusing him of rape gave a tearful account in court. He was also recently arrested for reckless behavior and violating a restraining order just before the trial began. The case is considered one of the biggest to come to court in Norway in years, with a potential sentence of over 10 years if convicted.