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Marius Borg Høiby Indicted on 32 Counts Including Four Rapes

The indictment follows a lengthy probe during which prosecutors gathered extensive evidence ahead of a trial set to begin in mid-January 2026

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Norwegian State Attorney Sturla Henriksbo reports on the decision on the indictment of Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, in Oslo, Norway, August 18, 2025. NTB/Jonas Fæste Laksekjon via REUTERS
Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Marius Hoiby's step-sister, his step-father Crown Prince Haakon and his mother Crown Princess Mette-Marit

Overview

  • Høiby has been formally charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape alleged to have occurred between 2018 and 2024.
  • Prosecutors say investigators possess video and photographic materials along with texts and witness statements backing the allegations.
  • He denies the most serious rape and domestic violence charges while admitting to assault and vandalism tied to alcohol and cocaine use.
  • The only victim named in the indictment is his ex-girlfriend Nora Haukland, who accuses him of repeated physical and psychological abuse.
  • Although he holds no royal title, Høiby remains free pending a trial expected to last about six weeks starting in mid-January 2026.