Overview
- He was arrested Sunday on suspicion of assault, knife threats and restraining‑order breaches, and a judge ordered up to four weeks’ detention.
- The defendant pleaded not guilty to the rape counts at Tuesday’s opening session but admitted several lesser offenses.
- The Oslo trial is scheduled through March 19, with parts closed to the public and his own testimony expected Wednesday.
- Prosecutors allege some victims were asleep or intoxicated during the assaults and say evidence includes phone videos.
- Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette‑Marit will not attend or comment during the case, as scrutiny of her past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein intensifies.