Son of Norway’s crown princess indicted for rape, other charges

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AFTER a lengthy investigation, Norwegian prosecutors have indicted the eldest son of Norway’s crown princess on multiple charges, including rape.

Oslo state attorney Sturla Henriksbø, in a report by broadcaster NRK, said Marius Borg Høiby could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

A separate report by CCN stated that the indictment filed in Oslo district court includes 32 counts, among them rape, abuse in a close relationship against one former partner and acts of violence against another.

Other charges include making death threats and traffic violations.

Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon, has no royal title or official duties.

He was arrested last year on various allegations of wrongdoing. He is free pending trial, and Henriksbø said there is currently no reason to arrest and jail him.

Responding to Høiby’s indictment, defense attorney Petar Sekulic said t “our client denies all charges of sexual abuse, as well as the majority of the charges regarding violence.”

The defense lawyer added that Høiby will present a detailed account of his version of events before the court.(MyTVCebu)