Son of Royal Family Member Denies Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

A 29-year-old individual, identified as the son of a royal family member but not a member of the royal family himself, has denied all charges filed against him. The charges include one count of rape and three additional counts of sexual assault, with the latter legally classified as rape under Norwegian law.

The 29-year-old has stated a denial regarding all accusations.

Details of the Allegations

The individual faces a total of four charges. One charge specifically alleges rape, involving sexual intercourse that occurred while a woman was asleep.

The three additional charges relate to sexual assault. These allegations stem from incidents where women were incapacitated. Under Norwegian law, acts of sexual assault committed against incapacitated individuals are classified as rape.