The eldest son of the Norwegian princess, Mette-Marit, is suspected of a second rape. The Norwegian police announced the news on Wednesday, two days after his arrest.
The young man is the fruit of a relationship that preceded his mother’s marriage in 2001 to Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway. 27-year-old Marius Borg Hoibi was arrested on Monday night on suspicion of rape.
Police lawyer Andreas Kruszewski said a second suspicion of rape emerged during the investigation.
«It is sexual intercourse that took place without consent with a woman unable to react to the act“, he clarified on the sidelines of the hearing that took place on pre-trial detention.
The ongoing investigation suspects Marius Borg Hoibi of two counts of rape. At the same time, the police are asking to be placed in temporary custody, Andreas Kruszewski added.
The decision has not been made yet.
Investigators searched the suspect’s residence and made seizures.
The suspect’s background
Hoiby was arrested on August 4 after a fight at night in a woman’s apartment in Oslo and accused of causing bodily harm to the woman, with whom he was in a relationship.
Norwegian media reported that police had at the time found a knife wedged into a wall in the woman’s bedroom.
Hoibi was then arrested again in September for violating a restraining order.
According to police, he was in a car with the alleged victim of the August incident when he was arrested on Monday.
Hoiby has two half-siblings, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, 20, and Prince Svere Magnus, 18. They were all raised together by Mette-Marit and Haakon.
Unlike them, Hoibi has no official public role.
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How might the media landscape change in response to the ongoing coverage of such sensitive issues involving members of the royal family?
Thank you for joining us today, Ms. Olsen and Mr. Janssen. We are discussing the emerging news about Princess Mette-Marit’s eldest son being suspected of a second rape. As a professional website editor for world-today-news.com, I would like to understand your insights into this developing story.
Firstly, Ms. Olsen, as a member of the royal family’s communication team, what is your perspective on this situation concerning the Princess and her family?
Secondly, Mr. Janssen, as a journalist covering this story, what challenges have you faced while reporting on the case, given the sensitivity of the subject matter?
Thirdly, both of you, considering that Marius Borg Hoibi does not have an official public role like his half-siblings, do you think this has contributed to the media’s attention on him? And if so, do you think it’s fair?
Fourthly, Ms. Olsen, what measures are being taken to protect the privacy of the Princess’s children and ensure they are not unduly affected by the media scrutiny?
Mr. Janssen, what potential impact could this news have on the royal family’s public image and public perception, both in Norway and internationally?
Thank you for your time and insights.
