Nora Haukland Criticizes BT Headline in Marius Borg Høiby Trial
Influencer Nora Haukland, one of seven aggrieved women in the trial against Marius Borg Høiby, publicly criticized a headline published by Bergens Tidende (BT) on Wednesday evening. The headline, which appeared as a “sales poster” according to BT, questioned whether it constituted abuse to ask Haukland to stop posting bikini pictures.
The Controversy
Haukland took to Instagram to express her dismay, posting a screenshot of the headline and questioning the focus of media coverage. She argued that the headlines detract from the severity of the alleged abuse, centering instead on her clothing choices and online presence.
“Imagine writing this headline in the seriousness we are in,” Haukland wrote. “I hear it being discussed what I’m wearing, my bag, photos I’ve shared and if I had enough clothes… So what… Am I not ‘victim enough’? Because? I posted bikini pics? In Spain?”
She further stated, “Can we stop looking for mistakes that somehow justify the perpetrator? I’m tired.”
BT’s Response
Eirin Eikefjord, political editor at BT, responded to Haukland’s criticism, explaining that the headline she saw was a “sales poster” and not the actual title of the commentary. Eikefjord stated the original title was misleading and has since been changed to: “Reign of terror? Four rapes? The puzzle is complete. The question is which picture the judges see.”
Eikefjord clarified that the commentary addresses the legal aspects of the case and what Høiby can be convicted of, emphasizing the need to prove a pattern of repeated, serious violence to establish a “regime of fear.” She also explained the question about the bikini pictures was raised to explore potential alternative motives for requesting their removal, rather than attributing it to psychological violence.
“It has never been my intention to undermine the seriousness of the case or Nora Haukland’s experiences,” Eikefjord emphasized.
The Case Against Marius Borg Høiby
Marius Borg Høiby is accused of abusing Haukland over a period of more than a year, between 2022 and 2023. He denies criminal guilt. The prosecution is seeking more than seven years in prison. The trial centers on allegations of violence, outbursts of rage, and controlling behavior, with the prosecution aiming to prove that the relationship was characterized by a continuous pattern of insecurity and fear.
This article is based on reporting from TV 2, Bergens Tidende, and Dagbladet as of March 19, 2026.