Son of Norway's crown princess suspected of 3 rapes

The son of Norway's crown princess is suspected of three rapes and nearly two dozen other offences, Norwegian police said on June 27, handing the case to prosecutors to decide whether to press charges.

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Marius Borg Hoiby, who was born as a result of a relationship before Crown Princess Mette-Marit's marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, has been under investigation since his arrest on Aug 4, 2024, on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend.

The arrest led to a slew of allegations against the 28-year-old that have shaken the royal family.

Police attorney Andreas Kruszweski told reporters the 10-month investigation had been completed.

Hoiby was suspected of "one count of rape with sexual intercourse" and "two counts of rape without sexual intercourse", Mr Kruszweski said.

Hoiby's lawyer Ellen Holager Andenaes told news agency NTB her client rejected the three rape allegations.

Hoiby previously admitted to assault and vandalism in the August 2024 incident.

In a public statement 10 days after his arrest, he said he had acted "under the influence of alcohol and cocaine after an argument", having suffered from "mental troubles" and struggling "for a long time with substance abuse".