The charges against Marius Borg H ownby, the eldest son of the Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, have been extended. The Norwegian Public Prosecution Authority now accuses the 27-year-old of physical abuse in several cases. The investigations relate to incidents involving two of his ex-girlfriends and another person.
H ownby was temporarily arrested in August after a dispute in an apartment in Oslo. In that context, he later publicly admitted to becoming violent under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. According to police information, the new charges now also include abuse in close relationships that allegedly occurred over a longer period.
His lawyer stated that H ownby partially denies the incidents concerning the new accusers but is cooperating with the authorities. The Norwegian Royal House is largely refraining from official statements regarding the ongoing proceedings. Marius Borg H ownby is the child from the Crown Princess's previous relationship and does not carry out official royal duties.
