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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Hannah Al-Othman and Geraldine McKelvie

Barrister says ‘dead woman was put on trial’ after husband cleared of manslaughter

Tarryn Baird
Tarryn Baird took her own life in 2017, having made allegations that her husband had been abusive. Photograph: Family

A barrister has suggested that a “dead woman was put on trial” in the case of Christopher Trybus, who was cleared of manslaughter by a jury.

Charlotte Proudman’s comments came after Trybus was found not guilty by a jury of eight women and four men, who deliberated for more than 40 hours. He was acquitted of all charges: manslaughter, coercive and controlling behaviour and two counts of rape.

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