Marius Borg Høiby charged with multiple counts including rape in Oslo

Marius Borg Høiby has been charged with two counts of rape over the past 24 hours, to which he pleads not guilty. The police are seeking a two-week detention to prevent evidence tampering and have indicated they have uncovered an additional rape allegation. He is also charged with assault, property damage, threats, reckless behavior, and violating a restraining order against a woman. In total, there are now six victims involved in this case, and the police have seized video evidence that they believe depicts one of the rapes. Høiby has been in custody at the Grønland police station since his arrest on Monday.

Significant media presence surrounded the Oslo District Court on Wednesday to cover Høiby’s detention hearing. Following the session, it was revealed that the police wish to detain him for two weeks due to the risk of evidence destruction and the new allegations of rape. The judge will decide on the detention matter later in the evening.

The prosecutor stated that the investigation into the new allegation is being conducted rigorously. Høiby’s lawyer contends that both rape charges are severe misjudgments by the prosecution and emphasizes that his client is not guilty.

Høiby is accused of engaging in sexual acts with a woman who was unable to consent. The allegations also include a specific event involving a woman in her twenties, who has appointed legal assistance.

He was apprehended in a vehicle near his residence on Monday night. Following his prior arrest, the police also conducted a search of Høiby’s home. The complexities of the ongoing investigations and their implications highlight a challenging period for all involved, as the legal proceedings unfold.