News · 1 February 2026

Crown Princess's son faces 38 charges, raping four women.

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, appears in Oslo district court Tuesday facing 38 criminal charges, including raping four women and assaulting a former partner. The Crown Princess’s son admitted to violent acts following an August 2024 arrest, confessing he destroyed a chandelier and mirror. Facing over 10 years in prison, Høiby stands trial without royal support as Crown Prince Haakon and Mette-Marit shun the seven-week proceeding to distance the monarchy from the scandal.

By BriefTea Editorial · 1 February 2026 at 3:36

Reported by BBC · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

WorldIran's unseen supreme leader urges Gulf countries to fight a shared enemy BusinessIceland supermarket boss tells the Chancellor to cut business taxes for employers GeneralNigel Farage's £5m donor has major stakes in arms industry PoliticsTreasury officials advise John Healey to tax banks and oil companies more HealthCorrecting hearing loss can cut dementia risk by almost half GeneralNotting Hill Carnival parade begins as Europe's biggest street party Browse all stories →