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Oslo Court Remands Crown Princess’s Son After Fresh Allegations Before 38-Count Trial

A judge ordered up to four weeks of detention over risk of reoffending ahead of a multi-week Oslo trial on 38 counts.

Overview

  • Oslo police say the 29-year-old was arrested Sunday on suspicion of causing bodily harm, making threats with a knife, and violating a restraining order.
  • The Oslo District Court approved up to four weeks of pre-trial detention on risk-of-reoffending grounds.
  • He is due in Oslo District Court on Tuesday for a trial expected to run to mid-March on 38 counts, including four alleged rapes, violence, and transporting 3.5 kilograms of marijuana.
  • His lawyer says he denies sexual abuse and most violence allegations but will plead guilty to some lesser offenses.
  • The royal household says he is a private citizen and they will not attend the proceedings, as newly surfaced Epstein-related records have brought fresh attention to Crown Princess Mette-Marit.