DISGRACED Norwegian royal Marius Borg Høiby has been accused of raping a fifth lady after he was launched from custody for reportedly assaulting his girlfriend.

The 28-year-old stepson of Crown Prince Haakon is on the centre of a rising rape probe, as cops additionally examine damning footage allegedly exhibiting him having intercourse with unconscious TV star Linni Meister.

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After being first arrested August 4, he has since been charged with a slew of offences, together with two rapes, which he denies.

And now a brand new case of “rape with out intercourse” has emerged, stated to have occurred late final 12 months after Høiby was already dealing with a string of abuse prices.

Native outlet Aftenposten reported that the most recent accuser, a lady in her 20s, has been questioned by police “a number of occasions”.

Excessive-profile lawyer John Christian Elden stated: “I can verify that I’ve been appointed as a authorized help lawyer for a girl in her 20s.

“Past that, I’ve no touch upon the case.”

Sources advised Norwegian broadcaster TV2 the alleged incident occurred 4 months in the past at a resort in Oslo.

The lady reportedly filed her criticism in February.

Høiby has been noticed in Copenhagen trying nearly unrecognisable with dyed brown hair, grown out from his pure blonde.

The royal was seen sporting sun shades, a hoodie, and a printed jacket whereas strolling by the Danish capital.

He has reportedly hung out in London rehab clinics since his first arrest again on August 4, when his then-girlfriend Rebecca Helberg Arntsen was left in hospital after a violent row, the Each day Mail reviews.

Per week after his arrest, he launched a press release through his lawyer, saying he suffers from “a number of psychological issues” and has “struggled with substance abuse for a very long time”.

It learn: “Final weekend one thing occurred that ought to by no means have occurred. I dedicated bodily hurt and destroyed objects in an residence within the intoxication of alcohol and cocaine after an argument.

“I’ve a number of psychological issues which imply that all through my upbringing and grownup life, I’ve had, and nonetheless have, challenges.

“I’ve struggled with substance abuse for a very long time, one thing I’ve been in remedy for prior to now.

“The drug use and my diagnoses don’t excuse what occurred within the residence at Frogner on the night time of Sunday final weekend. I need to be liable for what I’ve carried out, and can clarify myself in truth to the police.

“For me, crucial factor is to express regret to my girlfriend. She deserved neither what occurred that night time, nor the intense stress from each the Norwegian and overseas press afterwards.” 

However Arntsen’s authorized workforce has denied they have been in a relationship.

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The now-snowballing investigation into Høiby contains two rape allegations, three sexual assault probes, and a chilling record of different alleged crimes – together with reckless behaviour, violating restraining orders, tampering with proof, and bodily hurt.

He has beforehand pleaded responsible to “reckless conduct, injury, threats, bodily hurt and a dying menace” — however denies all different prices.

TV star Linni Meister, 39, is among the many ladies on the centre of the explosive case.

She claims she was raped whereas unconscious at considered one of Høiby’s wild “Skaugum Competition” events within the basement of Skaugum Fortress in 2018 — whereas his stepfather Crown Prince Haakon reportedly slept upstairs.

Police say they found footage and over ten photographs of the alleged incident on Høiby’s laptop computer.

Linni, who says she had no reminiscence of the incident, was proven the proof at Oslo police station. She later took to Snapchat to substantiate the report: “It’s true.”

She wrote: “I can’t touch upon it, apart from that it’s true. Largely to guard myself and my household, and since I actually really feel for the particular person’s household. This has to finish and we are able to’t have this anymore, or extra victims, so I actually hope the particular person will get severe assist.”

Her lawyer, John Christian Elden, advised Se og Hør: “In a crime of this type, that is extremely uncommon, and it’s also uncommon {that a} suspect actually advantages from it. However after all it’s his proper. He can refuse to testify.”

Norwegian media beforehand reported that one of many Skaugum events acquired “fully out of hand”, with legal associates—some linked to motorbike gangs—burgling the royal dwelling afterwards and attempting to flog silverware at an public sale home.

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Høiby can also be accused of constructing a slapping gesture in a stunning clip unearthed by investigators, the place he allegedly demonstrates how he “broke up” with an ex.

The video was reportedly shared amongst a gaggle of round 50 individuals in his inside circle.

He was arrested once more in September for breaching a restraining order, and in November on recent rape prices.

He was banned from having guests or receiving letters whereas in custody over fears he would possibly tamper with proof.

Høiby’s lawyer Ellen Holager Andenæs stated: “I’ve no data of this and subsequently haven’t any feedback to offer.”

One other lawyer, Bratlien, added that his consumer is “harmless” and against preventive detention.

“We contemplate that promising,” he stated after judges rejected police requests for prolonged custody.

Marius was raised by Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Haakon alongside their two royal youngsters, Princess Ingrid Alexandra and Prince Sverre Magnus—however not like them, he holds no official title or royal duties.

The case has rocked the Norwegian royal household and sparked nationwide outrage as recent allegations proceed to floor.

Police say the investigation is ongoing.