Norwegian royal family member and stepson of Crown Prince Haakon
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, is on trial in Oslo for 40 charges, including four counts of rape involving incapacitated women. He denies the allegations, while the case has drawn intense media attention and scrutiny of the royal family. A verdict is expected soon.
Newly released documents show Crown Princess Mette-Marit maintained contact with Jeffrey Epstein from 2011 to 2014, including a stay at his Palm Beach house. She states she was manipulated and regrets her association, but has not been accused of wrongdoing. Her health and her son's trial dominate recent headlines.
Oslo district court has sentenced Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, to four years in prison after convicting him of two counts of rape, domestic violence and drug offences. He was acquitted of two other rape charges. Hoiby has been in custody since February, denies the rape convictions and his lawyers have said they will appeal.