Stepson of Norway's crown prince to hear verdict in rape trial
OSLO, June 15 - The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon will learn on Monday whether he has been found guilty of charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, in a case that has transfixed the Nordic country. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Stepson of Norway's crown prince to hear verdict in rape trialSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished Jun 15, 2026, 09:04 AMUpdated Jun 15, 2026, 09:04 AMOSLO, June 15 - The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon will learn on Monday whether he has been found guilty of charges of rape, domestic violence, assault and drug possession, among other crimes, in a case that has transfixed the Nordic country.Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, who joined the royal family when his mother Mette-Marit married Haakon in 2001, pleaded not guilty to the most severe accusations against him, including those of rape, while admitting to some lesser charges.If found guilty on all counts by the Oslo district court, he could be sentenced to seven years and seven months in prison, as requested…
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