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Man 'caused wife's death by controlling her', jury told

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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A man controlled his wife through "physical and sexual violence", leading to her taking her own life because she could not escape him, a court has heard. Christopher Trybus from Swindon in Wiltshire is accused of the manslaughter of Tarryn Baird, who took her own life in November 2017 at the age of 34. The 43-year-old also faces charges at Winchester Crown Court of controlling and coercive behaviour and two charges of rape, which he denies. Tom Little KC, prosecuting, told the jury that Trybus carried out "extensive and escalating controlling, coercive and manipulative behaviour including sexual violence of two rapes and other sexual assaults". If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this story, information and support can be found at the BBC's Action Line.…

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