Overview
- An Oslo court sentenced Marius Borg Høiby to four years in prison after finding him guilty of two counts of rape on Monday, June 15, 2026.
- Judges acquitted him on two other rape charges but convicted him on the majority of a roughly 40‑count indictment, and ordered compensation to several victims.
- Prosecutors introduced extensive digital evidence at the seven‑week trial, including more than 800 messages and self‑made sexual videos, with alleged incidents dating from 2018 to 2024.
- Høiby has been in custody since February, attended the verdict by video link for health reasons, saw repeated defence requests for temporary release to visit his ill mother denied, and his lawyers have signalled an appeal.
- The royal household has emphasised that Høiby holds no title or official role, while the case and the crown princess’s serious lung illness have increased public scrutiny of the monarchy and its reputation.