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

EXPLAINED: Man whose wife killed herself cleared of rape and manslaughter | Rare Historical Photos

Christopher Trybus wearing a suit outside Winchester crown court in March
Christopher Trybus arriving at Winchester crown court in March. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA

A man has been cleared of waging a campaign of domestic abuse and sexual violence on his wife, who went on to take her own life.

Christopher Trybus, 43, was charged with manslaughter, as well as with two counts of rape and coercive and controlling behaviour, but was found not guilty after a seven-week trial at Winchester crown court.

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