In the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding alleged sexual assaults connected to Marius Borg Høiby and incidents from the past year, a new witness has come forth. The woman claims that during a private trip in October 2023 with the Crown Prince in Henningsvær, Høiby raped her after they had consensual sexual encounters. The prosecution asserts that the encounter turned non-consensual, and they are charging Høiby with rape, citing that he filmed the woman while she was asleep.

During her testimony, the victim described the events stating that while there had been consensual sexual activity prior to the alleged assault, she fell asleep at some point and was subsequently awakened by Høiby touching her. Høiby, 29, has denied the allegations, claiming that he does not engage in sexual activities with individuals who are not awake. The case raises significant issues regarding consent and the handling of sexual violence allegations in contemporary society.

The testimony from the victim, alongside the evidence purportedly found on Høiby’s phone—a 4.9-second film showing her naked body—has further complicated the legal proceedings and public discourse around sexual consent. As the case unfolds, it is likely to have broader implications for ongoing discussions about sexual misconduct and accountability among individuals in privileged positions within Norwegian society.