Marius Borg Høiby Trial: Netflix Payment Claim and Denials

OSLO, Norway – Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has accused his former partner, Nora Haukland, of receiving a 4 million NOK (approximately $370,000 USD) payment from Netflix in exchange for a series about their relationship. These claims were made during Høiby’s ongoing trial for alleged abuse against Haukland, according to reporting from Nettavisen on February 26, 2026.

Accusations of Financial Motives

Høiby stated in court that he received information about the alleged Netflix deal after returning to Oslo Prison on Wednesday. He suggested that Haukland’s motivations might be financially driven, stating, “I don’t seek to speculate too much about financial motives.”

Denials from Haukland’s Management

Rebecca Goodchild, Nora Haukland’s manager, vehemently denied Høiby’s claims. “No, this is not true,” Goodchild told Nettavisen. “We have received several inquiries from several production companies who want to build various series with Nora. These production companies are connected to various streaming services and Nora Haukland has refused all such offers.”

Goodchild further clarified that the offers received were significantly lower than the 4 million NOK figure cited by Høiby. “The sums are nowhere near what has been claimed,” she added.

Conflicting Accounts from a Friend

Høiby claimed the information about the Netflix deal came from one of Haukland’s close friends. However, the friend, when contacted by VG, denied having any contact with Høiby. “I have not been in any form of contact with Marius,” the friend stated.

Background of the Case

Marius Borg Høiby is currently on trial at Oslo District Court, facing 38 criminal charges, including four counts of rape and allegations of abuse against Nora Haukland. He has pleaded not guilty to the most serious offenses. The trial began on February 3, 2026, and is expected to last until March 13, 2026, as reported by BBC News and Wikipedia.

As The Guardian reported, Haukland testified that Høiby physically assaulted her during their relationship, including punching her and grabbing her by the throat.

Høiby is currently being held at Oslo Prison, as of February 2026, according to Wikipedia.

Nettavisen has reached out to Netflix and Nora Haukland’s legal counsel for comment but has not yet received a response.