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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Norwegian Crown Prince's Stepson Denies Rape Charges, Breaks Down in Court
Caption: Norwegian Crown Prince's Stepson Denies Rape Charges, Breaks Down in Court. Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Norway’s crown prince, denied that videos on his phone depicted acts of rape, as he broke down during his testimony in a trial involving rape and domestic violence charges. Høiby, 29, faces 38 charges, including serious ones for rape and domestic violence, after his public life, starting at a young age, reportedly led to issues with alcohol and sex. On the first day of his trial, Høiby pleaded not guilty to the most severe charges but acknowledged guilt on some lesser charges, including reckless driving. The case has caught widespread attention, especially since it coincides with new scrutiny on his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, due to her ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein. Høiby shared the emotional burden of growing up under intense media scrutiny, calling it difficult to testify before a courtroom full of reporters. Among the charges are claims that Høiby filmed himself engaging in a sex act with a woman who was unconscious, though he denied filming such acts without consent. The prosecution presented the video in a closed session, and the alleged victim testified she did not consent to what was filmed. Høiby denied the allegations, stating that he only engaged in consensual sex, and he rejected the idea that he filmed the act inappropriately. The trial is scheduled to run until March 19, with Høiby facing the possibility of years in prison if found guilty of the most serious charges. This case, along with ongoing royal controversies, has led to a significant shift in public opinion regarding the monarchy, with support for a republic rising in Norway. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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