Marius Borg Høiby Trial Turns Shocking as Witness Says She Looked “Completely Unconscious”

The Marius Borg Høiby trial took a grim turn as the first woman to testify told the Oslo court she felt “betrayal and shock” after police showed her videos they say depict sexual assault while she was incapacitated. She said she has a “big black hole” in her memory after a brief consensual encounter and told judges she believes she may have been drugged, adding she looked “completely unconscious” in the footage.Høiby denies four rape counts but admits several other charges and says the encounters were consensual. He also broke down in court, describing an “extreme need for recognition” and years of parties, drugs and alcohol.Meanwhile, Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein ties are detonating politically. A new poll suggests nearly half of respondents do not think she should become Queen, and the royal household has now limited or disabled comments across official social media accounts, citing guideline violations.AI is sometimes used in the creation of this podcast, primarlily when used to translate and interpolate Norwegian language news soruces.You may also enjoy these other Royal Podcasts.Palace Intrigue - daily updates on the current British Ryal FamilyCrown and Controversy - British Royal Family after the TV Series The CrownKing William - The Crown in the FutureCrown and Controversy - King CharlesCrown and Controversy - Norway