Norwegian Crown Princess's Son Sentenced to Four Years for Rape
Marius Borg Høiby, 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison for rape and other crimes. He faced 40 charges including multiple rapes, assault, and drug offenses. The court initially ordered his release due to his mother's terminal pulmonary fibrosis, but prosecutors successfully appealed. The verdict arrived on June 15, with the prosecution seeking 7 years 7 months. Høiby denied the most serious charges.
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Norwegian court sentences Crown Princess's son Marius Borg Høiby to four years in prison for rape; defense appeals
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison by an Oslo court on June 15, 2026, for two counts of rape and a total of 34 criminal offenses. He was acquitted of two additional rape charges. His defense attorney, Petar Sekulic, announced an appeal, stating Høiby does not accept the rape convictions or the abuse conviction related to an ex-girlfriend. Høiby, who followed the verdict via video link from prison due to health reasons, was also ordered to pay compensation to four women, including two ex-girlfriends. The prosecution had sought 7 years and 7 months. Høiby admitted to other offenses including assault, threats, violating a restraining order, traffic violations, and transporting 3.5 kg of marijuana. The case has added strain to the royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit awaits a donor lung for her chronic lung disease. Høiby has been in pre-trial detention since violating a restraining order shortly before trial.
Nachrichten - WELTMarius Borg Høiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess, sentenced to four years for rape
An Oslo court on June 15, 2026, convicted Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, of two counts of rape and sentenced him to four years in prison. Høiby, who is the Crown Princess's son from a relationship prior to her 2001 marriage to Crown Prince Haakon, faced 40 charges carrying a maximum sentence of 16 years. He was acquitted of two other rape counts but convicted of domestic abuse against an ex-girlfriend, issuing threats, and traffic violations. The case is a high-profile scandal that has rocked the Norwegian monarchy.
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Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison by an Oslo court for rape. The court found him guilty on two of four rape charges, as well as violence against a former girlfriend, threats, and traffic violations. The verdict follows a high-profile trial involving 40 charges, including the rape of four women who were asleep or unconscious. The prosecution had sought a sentence of seven years and seven months, while the defense argued for acquittal on the most serious counts. Høiby's mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffers from a rare pulmonary fibrosis and is awaiting a lung transplant, has seen her health deteriorate recently. Høiby is Mette-Marit's son from a previous relationship and is not a formal member of the royal family.
taz.de - taz.deNorwegian Crown Princess's Son Sentenced to Four Years for Rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of two counts of rape. The verdict, delivered on June 15, 2026, adds significant strain to the Norwegian royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit is currently awaiting a donor lung transplant. The case has drawn widespread media attention due to Høiby's royal connections. WELT reporter Greta Wagener reported on the conviction, noting that Høiby was acquitted of two other rape charges. The sentencing marks a major legal and personal crisis for the royal household.
Nachrichten - WELTNorwegian Crown Princess's Son Sentenced to Four Years for Rape
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison for two counts of rape. The verdict, reported by WELT correspondent Greta Wagener, adds further strain to the Norwegian royal family, as Crown Princess Mette-Marit is currently awaiting a donor lung transplant. The case has drawn significant public attention due to Høiby's royal connections and the ongoing health crisis of his mother. The article notes that the final word on the matter has not been spoken, suggesting possible appeals or further legal proceedings.
Nachrichten - WELTMarius Borg Høiby Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Rape and Other Crimes
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship, has been sentenced to four years in prison by an Oslo court for a series of crimes, including rape. The prosecution had sought a sentence of seven years and seven months, while Høiby's defense attorney argued for acquittal on the rape charge. The verdict was reported unanimously by Norwegian media outlets Verdens Gang and Aftenposten. Høiby is not formally a member of the royal house, as he is the crown princess's son from before her marriage to Crown Prince Haakon. The case has drawn significant public attention in Norway due to his connection to the royal family.
Nachrichten - WELTMarius Borg Høiby in Court: A Bonus Prince in the Dock
On Monday, the verdict will be announced in the case against Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway. Høiby faces over 40 charges, including four serious accusations of sexual acts against defenseless women (sleep rape), as well as assault, threats, property damage, and drug offenses. The trial, held before the Oslo District Court over six weeks in February and March, has drawn international attention to the Norwegian royal family. Høiby, often called the 'bonus prince' in Norwegian media, grew up as a non-royal member of the royal family. The prosecution relies on video recordings from Høiby's cell phone, while the defense argues that any sexual encounters were consensual. Høiby was first arrested in August 2024 after a drug-induced rampage at an ex-girlfriend's apartment. The possible sentence ranges from a fine to a maximum of 16 years in prison.
taz.de - taz.deMarius Borg Høiby Denied Release Despite Mother's Terminal Illness
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, will remain in pre-trial detention after an appeals court overturned a lower court's decision to release him. Høiby had sought release to be with his terminally ill mother, who suffers from pulmonary fibrosis and has been placed on a lung transplant waiting list. The Oslo public prosecutor's office appealed the initial release order with suspensive effect, citing a high probability that Høiby would commit new crimes if freed. Høiby faces 40 criminal counts including allegations of raping four women while they were asleep, with prosecutors seeking a 7-year-7-month prison sentence. His defense attorney expressed deep disappointment, stating they do not understand the decision. The verdict in his trial is expected on Monday. The case has added to the burden on Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who also uses oxygen equipment daily and recently saw her daughter return from Australia and her husband shorten a trip to Japan due to her deteriorating health.
Nachrichten - WELTNorway Releases Crown Princess's Son from Prison Due to Her Terminal Illness; Prosecutors Appeal
A Norwegian court ordered the release of Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, so he can be with his terminally ill mother before his verdict on June 15. Høiby faces 40 charges, including multiple rape allegations, which he denies. The Crown Princess suffers from incurable pulmonary fibrosis and was recently placed on a lung transplant waiting list. Although the court acknowledged the risk of relapse, it deemed continued detention disproportionate given her condition. The public prosecutor's office has appealed, meaning Høiby remains in custody until an appeals court decides. The prosecution seeks a 7-year-7-month prison sentence; the defense demands acquittal on rape charges.
Nachrichten - WELTNorwegian Court Orders Release of Crown Princess Mette-Marit's Son Amid Her Terminal Illness
A Norwegian court has ordered the release of Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who is accused of multiple rapes. The decision allows him to spend time with his terminally ill mother, who suffers from incurable pulmonary fibrosis and has been placed on a lung transplant waiting list. Høiby faces 40 charges, including rape allegations against four women and violence against a former girlfriend. The verdict is expected on June 15. The prosecution, which has demanded a seven-year-seven-month prison sentence, has appealed the release, meaning Høiby remains in custody pending an appeals court hearing. Høiby denied the most serious charges and argued that being imprisoned while his mother is gravely ill is unbearable. The court acknowledged the risk of reoffending but deemed continued detention disproportionate given the circumstances.
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