Norwegian crown princess's son found guilty of two counts of rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
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"in the nature of the case that there could be an appeal"
— Petar Sekulic , Other
"Høiby is 'satisfied' with the relatively extensive acquittals, but would appeal the parts of the verdict concerning the two rapes and the abuse in a close relationship."
— Petar Sekulic , Other
"Hon säger enligt norska tidningen VG genom sitt målsägarbital."
— Marius Borg Høiby , Celebrity
"Rape is a serious violation of integrity, and the punishment must reflect this."
— Jon Sverdrup Efjestad , Other
"Evaluating evidence in rape cases is difficult, and that is also the reason why a third of all rape charges in Norway end in acquittal."
— Sturla Henriksbø , Other
"I'm mostly known as my mother's son, not anything else. So I've had an extreme need for recognition my whole life."
— Marius Borg Høiby , Celebrity
"Not in the habit of having sex with women who are asleep."
— Marius Borg Høiby , Celebrity
"Høiby is a man who thinks he can do whatever he wants."
— Sturla Henriksbo , Other
"The court finds it is proven she was not able to resist the action."
— Jon Sverdrup Efjestad , Other
"It was … a perfect crisis for the royal family because they had two crises at the same time."
— Ketil Raknes , Academic
"It is only natural to consider appealing the serious charges for which he was convicted and which he did not admit."
— Ellen Holager Andenaes , Other
"The verdict shows that no one is beyond the law, despite who you are and who you are related to."
— Sturla Henriksbo , Other
Key People
Crown Princess Mette-Marit is the mother of Marius Borg Høiby and has come under scrutiny for her past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
Ellen Holager Andenaes is Marius Borg Høiby's defense lawyer.
Ellen Holager Andenæs is the defense attorney for Marius Borg Høiby.
Crown Prince Haakon is the heir to the Norwegian throne.
Hege Salomon is a legal advocate for one of the victims in the case.
Heidi Reisvang is a legal advocate for one of the victims.
John Christian Elden is one of the lawyers involved in the case.
Judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad presided over the trial of Marius Borg Høiby.
An associate professor in political communication at Kristiania University of Applied Sciences.
Lill Vassbotten is a legal advocate representing one of the victims.
Lise Ligaard is involved as a legal advocate for one of the victims.
Marius Borg Høiby is the stepson of Norway's crown prince and is facing trial on multiple rape charges.
Mette Marit is the Crown Princess of Norway.
She is the crown princess of Norway and mother of Marius Borg Høiby.
Mette Yvonne Larsen is a legal advocate involved in the case.
Nora Haukland is a well-known influencer and former girlfriend of Marius Borg Høiby, who is involved in the trial.
Petar Sekulic is Marius Borg Høiby's defence lawyer.
Sturla Henriksbo is a prosecutor involved in the case against Marius Borg Høiby.
Sturla Henriksbø is the prosecutor in the case against Marius Borg Høiby.
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Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette Marit, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and given four years in jail.
A Norwegian court is set to deliver its verdict and sentence in the rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, concluding a case that has gripped Norway and is widely expected to result in a prison sentence regardless of the outcome of the most serious charges.
Marius Borg Høiby, 29, also known as the Norwegian 'bonus prince', has been charged with 40 offenses, including four counts of rape against sleeping women and violence in close relationships. The verdict is expected today. He has partially admitted to charges such as drug possession, violation of restraining orders, and traffic offenses. Despite his mother's serious lung disease and need for a transplant, Høiby has remained in custody, indicating that a prison sentence is likely.
Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape and other offenses. He was acquitted of two other rape charges.
An Oslo court sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, 29, son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, to four years in prison on two counts of rape and other offenses, in a high-profile scandal that has rocked the monarchy.
The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, Marius Borg Høiby, 29, has been found guilty of two counts of rape and other crimes, and sentenced to four years in prison by an Oslo court.
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of two counts of rape and 32 other offenses.
A Norwegian court is set to deliver the verdict and sentencing on Monday in the high-profile rape trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit. Høiby, 29, faces 40 criminal charges, including four counts of rape, as well as allegations of violence, threats, and abuse. The prosecution has recommended a prison sentence of seven years and seven months, while the defense seeks acquittal on rape charges and a maximum of 18 months for lesser offenses Høiby has admitted to, such as drug use and traffic violations.
On Monday, June 15, 2026, at 08:30, the verdict against Marius Borg Høiby (29) will be delivered in Oslo District Court, where Judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad leads the case in courtroom 250. Due to health reasons, Høiby will not be present in the courtroom. The sentencing will begin with the reading of the so-called conclusion, which outlines the charges he is convicted of and the length of the prison sentence. This will be followed by a summary of the judgment. Høiby is charged with 40 criminal offenses, including four counts of rape and abuse of his ex-girlfriend Nora Haukland. He denies guilt for the most serious charges but has admitted to several other offenses, which will still lead to a prison sentence. The judge must assess whether the evidence meets the requirement of being 'beyond a reasonable doubt'. Only NRK and NTB are allowed to film and photograph during the court session, and there is a total ban on documenting the victims. The entire judgment will be made public after the sentencing is completed.
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