Marius Borg Høiby Trial: Ex-Girlfriend Nora Haukland Testifies in Abuse Allegations

Oslo, Norway – The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, entered a new phase on Friday with testimony from his former girlfriend, Nora Haukland. Høiby is accused of abuse in a close relationship, with allegations spanning from violence and destruction of property to psychological mistreatment, and control. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Haukland’s Testimony Begins

Nora Haukland began her testimony in Oslo District Court, answering initial questions from Judge Jon Sverdrup Efjestad. According to reporting from Nettavisen, the alleged abuse occurred between the summer of 2022 and autumn of 2023, during a period when the pair were cohabitating.

Allegations Detail Pattern of Abuse

Prosecutors allege that Høiby engaged in a pattern of abusive behavior, including:

• Physical violence
• Destruction of property
• Verbal abuse and threats

The prosecution too contends that Høiby exerted control over aspects of Haukland’s life and pressured her to relinquish employment opportunities. Prosecutor Sturla Henriksbø emphasized to NRK that abuse in close relationships extends beyond isolated incidents of violence, encompassing threats and psychological manipulation that create a climate of fear and insecurity.

Evidence to be Presented

A significant amount of text message exchanges between Haukland and Høiby will be presented as evidence. Defense attorney Ellen Holager Andenæs noted to NRK that the volume of messages could be substantial for those in attendance. A photograph of a damaged cabinet door is among the evidence being presented, as reported by Aftenposten.

Defense Anticipates a Difficult Day

Petar Sekulic, another defense attorney, acknowledged the potential difficulty for Høiby as he faces his ex-girlfriend’s testimony. “I don’t know, but I can imagine that it will be demanding. He is accused of serious criminal offences, so it will probably not be a pleasant affair,” Sekulic stated to NRK.

Background of the Case

The trial against Marius Borg Høiby began on February 3, 2026, with the defendant pleading not guilty to a total of 38 charges, including four counts of rape, assault, violence, threats, property damage, drug offenses, and violations of a restraining order and traffic laws, as reported by The Associated Press.