Norwegian Prince's son denies rape claim, cites royal pressure and addiction

MGR Online•International•196d ago

Reader Briefing

Son of Norway's Princess Mette-Marit, Marius Borg Høiby, faces rape and assault charges, claiming royal pressure and public scrutiny led to addiction.

•Marius Borg Høiby, son of Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, is on trial for rape and assault charges.
•Høiby denies the most serious charges, including rape, but admits to lesser offenses like aggravated assault.
•He claims his upbringing under public scrutiny and his mother's royal status caused immense pressure, leading to addiction.
•The trial occurs amidst broader scrutiny of the Norwegian Royal Family, including Princess Mette-Marit's past association with Jeffrey Epstein.

Overview

•On Wednesday, February 4 (Thai date Feb 4, 2567), Marius Borg Høiby appeared in court.
•Marius Borg Høiby stated that video clips on his phone do not depict rape.
•Marius Borg Høiby denied charges of rape and domestic assault but admitted to aggravated assault and reckless behavior.
•Marius Borg Høiby cited pressure from his mother's royal status and public attention since childhood as reasons for addiction.
•The trial has shaken the reputation of the Norwegian Royal Family, which is already facing various challenges.
•Princess Mette-Marit is under scrutiny due to documents revealing her connection with Jeffrey Epstein.
•The trial is scheduled to conclude on March 19.
•Public support for the Norwegian monarchy has decreased to 61% from 72% the previous year.

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Key Quotes

Marius Borg Høiby

"I have been surrounded by the media since I was 3 years old. I have always been bullied."

ผมถูกรายล้อมไปด้วยสื่อมาตั้งแต่ผมอายุ 3 ขวบ ผมถูกรังแกมาตลอด

Marius Borg Høiby

"I am known as my mother's son, which makes me crave acceptance greatly. I have a lot of sex, I drink a lot of alcohol."

ผมเป็นที่รู้จักในฐานะลูกชายของแม่ ซึ่งทำให้ผมต้องการการยอมรับอย่างมาก... ผมมีเพศสัมพันธ์มาก ดื่มแอลกอฮอล์มาก

Marius Borg Høiby

"If I thought I had evidence of assault, I wouldn't have kept that evidence."

ถ้าผมคิดว่าผมมีหลักฐานที่แสดงถึงการทำร้ายร่างกาย ผมคงไม่เก็บหลักฐานเหล่านั้นไว้

Marius Borg Høiby

"I did not have sex with someone unconscious."

ผมไม่ได้มีเพศสัมพันธ์กับคนที่ไม่รู้สึกตัว

Key Entities

Person

Princess Mette-Marit(เจ้าหญิงเมตเต-มาริต)ℹ️

Crown Princess of Norway, mother of Marius Borg Høiby, facing scrutiny over past Epstein connection.

Marius Borg Høiby(มาริอุส บอร์ก ฮอยบี)ℹ️

Son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway, currently on trial for rape and assault charges.

Crown Prince Haakon(เจ้าชายโฮกุน)ℹ️

Husband of Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince of Norway.

Jeffrey Epstein(เจฟฟรีย์ เอปสตีน)ℹ️

American financier and convicted sex offender whose connection to Princess Mette-Marit is under scrutiny.

King Harald V(สมเด็จพระราชาธิบดีฮารัลด์)ℹ️

King of Norway, Europe's oldest reigning monarch, who has reduced his royal duties due to health reasons.

Princess Märtha Louise(มาร์ธา หลุยส์)ℹ️

Daughter of King Harald V of Norway, who relinquished her royal title to pursue commercial ventures.

Organization

Norwegian Royal Family(ราชวงศ์นอร์เวย์)ℹ️

The royal house of Norway, facing multiple challenges including trials and public opinion shifts.

U.S. Department of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรมสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️

The U.S. government agency that released documents exposing Princess Mette-Marit's connection to Jeffrey Epstein.

Verdens Gangℹ️

A Norwegian daily newspaper that conducted a poll on public support for the monarchy.

Place

Oslo(ออสโล)ℹ️

The capital city of Norway, where the alleged assault occurred at a royal family residence.