Episode
Royal Stepson Convicted of Rape
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, has been convicted of two counts of rape and multiple other offenses, facing a four-year sentence—far less than the seven years prosecutors sought. He maintains his innocence on the most serious charges and appeared via video link. The six-week trial, which spanned allegations from 2018 to 2024, featured testimony from multiple women and evidence from his phone. Though raised in the royal orbit, he was never an official royal. Meanwhile, his mother, Crown Princess Mette-Marit, battles serious health issues, including a lung transplant wait, while the royal family has stayed publicly distant from the proceedings. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6eb1a8d4708bdfb5