Morten Borg is financial analyst born 1970 and previously married to Norwegian princess Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby. Morten and Mette-Marit has a child together Marius Borg Høiby born 1997, that previously was part of the Norwegian Royal Family but is no longer after public incidents with abuse and use of illegal substance among other things.
He had a relationship with Mette-Marit in the 1990s and, according to international reports, had previously been convicted of drug-related crimes (and related violent/assault crimes), but has since lived a more reclusive life out of the public eye.
Recently, however, his name has surfaced again in the media in connection with Marius Borg Høiby being charged with a large number of crimes, while Morten Borg himself has generally kept a low profile.
Some 40 charges, a seven-week trial, and massive media coverage. Today the verdict comes in the case against Norway's "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby. He faces a long prison sentence if convicted.
WorldAfter seven weeks of hearings, the trial of Norway's bonus prince, Marius Borg Høiby, is over. On the final day, the defense focused on weaknesses in the women's testimonies, but the prosecutors believe they have presented sufficient evidence. The court has a good basis to make a decision, prosecutor Sturla Henriksbø told TT.
World"Bonus Prince" Marius Borg Høiby admits partial criminal guilt for assaulting a former girlfriend. "I remember strangling her," he says.
WorldMarius Borg Høiby bursts into tears in Oslo District Court on Wednesday. "Mom and Haakon have done nothing but be the kindest people in the world," says the Norwegian "bonus prince." He disputes his ex-girlfriend's testimony about the crown prince couple - and about kicks and punches.
WorldThe time with Marius Borg Høiby was "very, very difficult," said ex-girlfriend Nora Haukland during the trial of the Norwegian so-called bonus prince. In Oslo District Court, she testified about kicks and punches - and about how she pleaded with the crown prince and his wife to help Høiby.
WorldShock and anger. This is how the father of one of Marius Borg Høiby's alleged victims describes the time after the suspected rape of his daughter was discovered.
WorldNorwegian "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby was pressed in court about Googling the word "rape" and about searches for pornography featuring sleeping women. "As I said yesterday, I have searched for a lot of strange things," he said.
WorldNorwegian "bonus prince" Marius Borg Høiby broke down in tears and was pressed about an alleged rape on the Crown Prince couple's estate. He says the sex with the woman was voluntary and that he does not remember filming. "I do not sleep with women who are not awake," he said in court.
WorldFrom royal parties and diplomatic passports to the defendant's dock in Oslo District Court. Now the trial of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son, Marius Borg Høiby, begins, accused of four counts of rape, among other charges. The indictment against the "bonus prince" shakes an already wounded Norwegian royal family.
WorldMarius Borg Høiby is suspected of having exercised violence against two previous girlfriends as well. The Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son admitted to assault against his current partner last week.
WorldMarius Borg Høiby admits in a statement to NRK that he has used violence against his girlfriend and wants to take responsibility for his actions. The Norwegian crown princess Mette-Marit's son was arrested on the night of August 4, suspected of vandalism and "bodily harm".
WorldThe Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's son Marius Borg Høiby is detained, suspected of having assaulted a woman with whom he has a relationship. The Court confirms that Mette-Marit has been in contact with the victim, writes NRK.
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