The son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been questioned in Oslo on Tuesday evening, police inspector Henriette Taxt Røstadli confirms in a short update to the press. She did not want to comment further on Tuesday evening. – He was questioned this afternoon, but he has not finished being questioned. We aim for new interrogations when it suits all parties, says defense attorney Øyvind Bratlien to news. Høiby is charged with damage, bodily harm and threats against an offended woman. The incident happened in an apartment on Frogner on 4 August. Høiby admitted in a statement to news on 14 August the use of violence in cocaine intoxication. “Last weekend something happened that should never have happened. I committed bodily harm and destroyed objects in an apartment in the intoxication of alcohol and cocaine after an argument,” began Høiby’s written statement to the press. Høiby was actually supposed to be questioned last week, but this questioning was postponed after his defender was prevented from coming. – We have waited a long time for this. Women’s assistance lawyer Mette Yvonne Larsen says her client appreciates that Høiby has now been questioned. – We are very happy that Høiby has now been questioned. We have waited a long time for that, and my client appreciates it, she says to news. – What does your client think that it has taken so long to conduct the interview? – Yes, it has taken a long time, but it is also due to circumstances beyond Høiby’s control, as I understand it. Larsen adds that they will try to plan another questioning of the victim next week. That is why news mentions the charge against Marius Borg Høiby The press must be careful when using names and images of people involved in criminal cases, and this particularly applies at an early stage of the case. This appears from the press’s ethical regulations, the Be Careful poster. We have chosen to mention that Marius Borg Høiby has been charged with bodily harm and damage. He is the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Borg Høiby is a member of the royal family, but has no official role in the royal household. He has a right to protection of his privacy. As a member of the royal house, the crown princess has a very special role and position in Norwegian society, and we believe that there is a legitimate need for information for the public to know that her son has been charged with bodily harm and damage. The case has also affected the crown princess’s performance of official duties. Being charged with violence is a serious matter. It is important to emphasize that Marius Borg Høiby has only been charged, and that it is not known how he responds to the charge. Being investigated for several accusations of violence In addition to the charge of damage and bodily harm, Høiby is being investigated for abuse in close relationships against his two ex-girlfriends, Nora Haukland and Juliane Snekkestad. John Christian Elden, who is Nora Haukland’s assistant lawyer, says they are excited about the content of the questioning. – We are excited about the content, whether he has laid low, or whether the case must continue with witness interviews and evidence gathering that will drag the case out further, he writes in an SMS to news. Juliane Snekkestad’s legal aid lawyer Petter Grødem emphasizes that he does not know the details of what Høiby has now been questioned about. – It has been a burden to wait to see how he reacts to her case, and we have been waiting for the questioning, he says to news. Snekkestad himself will be questioned again on Wednesday. On 7 August, Høiby was also reported for the theft of a scooter. Published 27.08.2024, at 20.02 Updated 27.08.2024, at 22.31
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Marius Borg Høiby is questioned – news Norway – Overview of news from various parts of the country
