Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Norway Crown Princess's Son Faces 32 Charges, Including Rape and Assault
Marius Borg Hoiby, who is the son of Norway's Crown Princess, is in big trouble.
He is accused of very serious things, like rape and hurting someone he was with.
There are 32 different charges against him.
Marius says he didn't do the worst things, but he will admit to doing some less serious things, like causing harm and damaging her place.
The trial will begin in January 2026 and may last six weeks.
If he is found guilty of the most serious charges, he could be in prison for up to 10 years.
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess, faces 32 charges including rape and domestic violence.
The charges stem from allegations of abuse against a former partner following a year-long investigation.
Hoiby denies accusations of sexual abuse and the majority of violence charges.
He admits to causing bodily harm and damaging property, and plans to plead guilty to lesser charges.
The trial is scheduled to commence in mid-January 2026 and could lead to a 10-year prison sentence.
- Who
- Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit.
- What
- Marius Borg Hoiby is facing 32 charges, including rape, death threats, assault and secretly recording women.
- When
- The trial is expected to start in mid-January 2026.
- Where
- In Norway.
- Why
- Due to allegations of abuse against a former partner.
Hoiby's Defense
Prosecution's Case
Charges
Hoiby's Defense
Hoiby denies sexual abuse and most violence charges.
Prosecution's Case
Prosecutors have charged him with rape and violence.
Plea
Hoiby's Defense
Hoiby will plead guilty to lesser charges.
Prosecution's Case
The court will decide Hoiby's guilt in the trial.
- Defendant
- Marius Borg Hoiby
- Relationship
- Son of Norway's Crown Princess
- Charges
- 32, including rape and domestic violence
- Plea
- Denies sexual abuse, will plead guilty to lesser charges
- Potential Sentence
- Up to 10 years in prison
- Trial Start
- Mid-January 2026
