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Marius Borg Høiby detained on fresh assault charges in Oslo.

Marius Borg Høiby detained on fresh assault charges in Oslo.
The scandal engulfing Norway’s royal family has deepened dramatically with the arrest of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Just hours before he was due to face trial on serious charges including rape, the 29-year-old was detained by police in Oslo on Sunday following a fresh incident involving alleged assault and a knife.
This latest arrest adds a volatile layer to an already sensational legal saga. Høiby, who is the stepson of Crown Prince Haakon but holds no royal title, is now in custody as prosecutors seek to keep him detained for four weeks. The move is intended to prevent any risk of reoffending or tampering with evidence as the main trial gets underway.
The indictment facing Høiby is extensive and disturbing. It includes 38 counts ranging from rape and abuse in close relationships to drug possession and death threats. The new allegations—suspicion of causing bodily harm and wielding a knife—suggest a pattern of behaviour that prosecutors are keen to halt. His defence lawyer has indicated he contests the detention, but the gravity of the accusations has left the public reeling.
For Norway, a nation known for its egalitarian values and low crime, the spectacle of a royal-adjacent figure in handcuffs is jarring. Høiby’s legal troubles have dominated the headlines, raising uncomfortable questions about privilege and accountability. As the court proceedings begin, the distinction between the royal family and the actions of its private members is being tested like never before.
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