Sex was consensual, Norway crown princess’s son tells rape trial

The identities of the seven alleged victims can’t be disclosed, aside from ex-girlfriend Nora Haukland, a mannequin and influencer who has publicly accused him of bodily abuse.

In 2022-2023, whereas the 2 have been in a relationship, Hoiby repeatedly struck her within the face, kicked and punched her, grabbed her by the throat, threw her in opposition to a fridge and hurled insults at her, the prosecution stated.

The scandal has dealt a blow to the monarchy’s fame, although it stays broadly widespread because of King Harald and Queen Sonja – each 88 – who’re revered as unifying figures.

A ballot printed Tuesday by tv channel TV2 recommended that greater than 70 per cent of Norwegians suppose the monarchy’s standing has been weakened in recent times by numerous scandals.

The crown prince couple isn’t attending the trial, which comes as Mette-Marit, 52, faces battles on a number of fronts.

Apart from questions over her relationship with Epstein, she suffers from an incurable lung illness and can possible want a dangerous lung transplant sooner or later.

The Hoiby verdict is anticipated a number of weeks after the trial ends on Mar 19.