Defense Seeks Dismissal of Rape Charges Against Norwegian Princess's Son
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Lawyers for Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, have requested that rape charges against him be dismissed. Høiby has faced 40 criminal charges since February, including allegations of rape. The 27-year-old stepson of Crown Prince Haakon has been at the center of a major scandal that has drawn intense media attention in Norway. The case has created significant controversy for the Norwegian royal family, as Høiby, while not in the line of succession, is closely connected to the crown prince couple through his mother's marriage to the heir to the throne.