Marius Borg Høiby Released from Pretrial Custody – Prosecution Appeals

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The Oslo District Court has released Marius Borg Høiby from pretrial custody. For the Norwegian public, this is a surprising turn in the proceedings against the son of Queen Mette-Marit. However, his detention does not end with him going free: He remains under house arrest until the appeal is decided.

The Court Grants the Request for Release

Marius Borg Høiby had applied for his release from pretrial custody. According to Bunte, the Oslo District Court granted his request. He is therefore no longer in pretrial custody.

The Appeal Keeps Him Under House Arrest

The release, however, does not mean that Høiby is completely free. As Focus Panorama reports, the prosecution has appealed the decision. House arrest therefore applies until the legal dispute is decided.

According to El País, the court also accepted the defense's arguments and rejected the prosecution's request to extend the existing detention arrangement because of a feared relapse.

The Conviction Remains in Force

The decision concerns only his detention status. According to El País, Høiby was sentenced to four years in prison for two rapes. The prosecution has now challenged his release from pretrial custody; the outcome of the proceedings will determine what happens next to his freedom status.

Status: 2 November 2026, time not specified; further details to follow.