Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Son Arrested Again on Rape Charges Amid Ongoing Investigation

Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been arrested on allegations of rape. This marks his third arrest since August, highlighting a troubling legal situation for the royal family amid ongoing investigations into his conduct.

Details of the Allegations Against Marius Borg Høiby

The latest allegations suggest that Marius Borg Høiby is accused of sexually assaulting an individual who was either unconscious or otherwise unable to resist. The incident that led to this arrest took place on Monday evening, adding to a troubling history of legal issues for Høiby.

History of Previous Arrests and Legal Issues

Prior to this recent arrest, Marius was taken into custody on August 4 in Oslo after an alleged attack on his former girlfriend. He faced charges related to bodily harm as well as damaging her apartment during this incident, which included police finding a knife embedded in a bedroom wall. Furthermore, he was detained again in September for violating a restraining order issued against him.

Implications for Marius Borg Høiby's Royal Connections

Following his September arrest, Marius lost access to the Skaugum residence, where he was raised alongside his mother and stepfather as well as his step-siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus. Despite being a member of the royal family, Marius does not hold any official public role, which may complicate the royal family's public image amidst these legal challenges.

Ongoing Investigations and Future Proceedings

Currently, authorities are assessing whether Marius Borg Høiby will remain in custody as investigations continue, particularly following new evidence that emerged related to the incident in August. Norwegian media has reported that Høiby was found in a vehicle with the alleged victim from that incident, further complicating his legal situation.

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