Overview

• Police suspect Marius Borg Høiby of three rapes and around 20 other offenses following a nearly year-long inquiry.
• The investigation was formally closed in June and the file has been sent to the public prosecutor’s office for consideration of charges.
• Høiby denies all rape allegations but has admitted to inflicting bodily harm and property damage while under the influence of alcohol and cocaine.
• Authorities have identified more than ten alleged victims in the ongoing case.
• A recent poll shows 45 percent of Norwegians believe the scandal has damaged their confidence in the monarchy.