Overview
- Oslo police say Høiby was arrested Sunday for assault, knife threats and violating a restraining order, and they asked a judge to hold him for four weeks.
- The trial opened Tuesday on 38 counts, including four alleged rapes and domestic violence dating back to 2018, and prosecutors say he could face up to about 10 years in prison if convicted.
- Høiby has admitted some lesser offenses, such as damage, but denies the alleged rapes and most violence charges.
- The court imposed strict measures: no photography of the defendant, parts of the hearings closed, and protections to prevent identification of alleged victims, with proceedings scheduled through 19 March.
- Separately, Princess Mette-Marit apologized after U.S. Justice Department documents showed she had contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, adding to the pressure on Norway’s royal family.