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

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

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. …

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. The case had been brought after his wife, Tarryn Baird, 34, took her own life in 2017. …

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