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The son of Norway’s Crown Princess has gone on trial on charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession.
Marius Borg Høiby took the stand at a court in Oslo this week to enter a not guilty plea to four counts of rape and one of domestic violence, while admitting a number of lesser offences.
The 29 year-old’s trial has been described as “the biggest scandal the Norwegian royals ever had”. It comes as the royal family faces increased scrutiny over his mother the crown princess’ ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Here’s what we know about Høiby and the case against him.
Who is Marius Bo
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