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Marius Borg Hoiby trial Norway proceedings entered a critical stage on Thursday in Oslo. The 29-year-old stepson of the Crown Prince denied drugging a woman before an alleged sexual assault. He faces 38 criminal counts, including four rapes and domestic violence. During his second day of testimony, he refuted the prosecution’s heavy claims about his 2018 conduct. He insisted he never used substances like ketamine to incapacitate victims.
Testimony and Search History Revelations
The prosecutor, Sturla Henriksboe, questioned Hoiby about suspicious search history on his mobile phone. Records showed the defendant searched for terms like “rape” on several occasions. Hoiby claimed he simply looked at “weird stuff” out of curiosity. He appeared visibly stressed, frequently fiddling with a beaded bracelet during the intense cross-examination. Furthermore, he admitted to having access to various narcotics due to his past lifestyle choices.
Shadows Over the Royal House
The Marius Borg Hoiby trial Norway coincides with a major scandal involving Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Recent unsealed documents revealed her extensive past communication with the late Jeffrey Epstein. This combination of events has triggered a significant drop in royal popularity. Specifically, a Norstat poll shows 44 percent of Norwegians now view the princess as unfit. Despite this, a majority of the public still supports maintaining the monarchy over a republic. “Stay informed with the latest news, analyses, and reports on PhoenixQ .”
Memory Loss and Legal Defense
Hoiby’s legal team emphasized that their client does not remember specific episodes from years ago. He told the judges he would not have sex with anyone who was not awake. However, the alleged victim testified she felt completely unconscious and deeply betrayed. She stated she had never experienced such a memory loss without being drugged. The court will continue hearing from witnesses over the coming weeks as public scrutiny remains high.
