Marius Borg Høiby Rape Trial
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated Feb 11, 2026
This event has minimal direct impact on financial markets. The negative publicity surrounding Marius Borg Høiby and the renewed scrutiny on Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway's past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein could slightly affect the public image of the Norwegian royal family, but this is unlikely to translate into significant market movements.
Marius Borg Høiby, the 29-year-old son of Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway, is on trial in Oslo facing 38 charges, including the rape of four women and assaults against ex-girlfriends. He has pleaded not guilty to the most serious charges. During the trial, a second alleged victim testified, accusing Marius Borg Høiby of raping her while she was asleep after consensual sex, describing it as her 'worst nightmare.' Prosecutors presented video evidence filmed by Marius Borg Høiby and data from the alleged victim's fitness watch to support their claims that she was asleep. Marius Borg Høiby denied the allegations, stating he does not have sex with sleeping women. The trial has brought negative attention to the Norwegian royal family, with Mette-Marit, Crown Princess of Norway also facing renewed scrutiny over her past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein.
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