# Norwegian king’s stepson may be released while awaiting rape case appeal, court rules

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- Reuters, 2026-11-02 17:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/norway-kings-stepson-can-be-released-custody-while-awaiting-rape-case-appeal-2026-11-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae8c773401f6f00010d17a1

> A Norwegian district court ruled on Monday that Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of King Haakon, may be released from custody and have his electronic ankle monitor removed while awaiting an appeal hearing over his rape convictions.