nuNov 4, 2026, 15:42

Marius Borg Høiby remains in custody longer

Marius Borg Høiby will stay in pre-trial detention after the Court of Appeal determined the risk of recidivism is too high to grant his release. His legal team is reviewing the decision while preparing for the main appeal trial scheduled for February.

Marius Borg Høiby will remain in pre-trial detention after the Court of Appeal overturned a lower court's decision. Prosecutors successfully argued that existing measures, such as mandatory check-ins and substance testing, were insufficient to manage the risks of recidivism and potential alcohol abuse. The court specifically cited concerns regarding his past behavior toward victims, including the woman involved in the Frogner case, as a primary reason for denying his release.

Legal representatives for Høiby expressed disappointment following the ruling and stated they would review the court's reasoning before deciding on their next steps. Høiby, who was sentenced to four years in prison in June for offenses including assault and two counts of rape, is currently awaiting an appeal trial scheduled for February. Since July, he had been serving his detention at Skaugum, the official residence of Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit.

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