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Court Refuses to Ban Book About Høiby as Another Title Hits Shelves

A court in Oslo has ruled against efforts by lawyers for Marius Borg Høiby to halt sales of a new book about his alleged involvement with cocaine. Høiby, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit and former partner Morten Borg, failed to obtain a ban and now faces the release of yet another book he won’t like either.

Norwegians’ interest in what many view as the country’s biggest royal scandal ever remains high. While publishing firm Aschehoug has already launched new editions of the book Hvite striper, sorte får (White Stripes, Black Sheep), another book about Høiby’s long history of violence, drug use, and misconduct is selling briskly after its release was moved forward. It raises the question of why the 28-year-old Høiby wasn’t stopped long before he was finally arrested 15 months ago after trashing a girlfriend’s apartment while under the influence.

«The first book sparked controversy and landed in court, with Høiby and his lawyers citing errors in its original text and claiming it invaded his privacy.»

The court’s decision preserves the ability to publish materials about Høiby even as new titles appear, reflecting ongoing public interest in the case. The coverage highlights the broader discourse around royal family-related controversies in Norway and the media’s role in reporting them.

Author’s note: This summary preserves the key facts and quotes from the original report while removing extraneous details and maintaining a neutral tone.

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