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Norway Prosecutors Indict Crown Princess’s Son on 32 Counts, Including Four Rapes

The indictment carries a maximum possible sentence of 10 years.

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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
Norway's Marius Borg Hoiby (2ndL) standing next to Norway's Crown Prince Haakon (R), Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit (2ndR).

Overview

  • Oslo prosecutors filed a 32-count indictment that includes four rape charges as well as domestic abuse, violence, threats and other offences.
  • Investigators say evidence includes videos and photos, and allege he secretly filmed women’s genitals without consent.
  • The alleged rapes date to 2018, 2023 and 2024, with incidents said to have occurred while women slept and one alleged after the investigation began.
  • One named victim in the filing is ex-girlfriend Nora Haukland, whom prosecutors accuse him of physical and psychological abuse in 2022–2023.
  • Marius Borg Høiby remains free pending a mid-January trial expected to last about six weeks, and he denies the most serious charges as the palace says the courts will decide.