A mother-of-four claims there is no justice after her husband was cleared over domestic abuse over claims he told her to dress like a woman and had fat legs .
Paul Marsden, 55, was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour after he berated spouse of 17 years Lesley for wearing tatty leggings, jeans and T-shirts.
During their stormy marriage Marsden told his wife she had fat legs and asked her to wear skirts and take more pride in her appearance.
Wheelchair-bound Marsden, who suffers from osteoporosis and arthritis, faced up to five years jail if convicted but was found not guilty at Manchester Magistrates Court.
A husband who was accused of domestic abuse after he asked his wife to dress more like a woman has been cleared of wrongdoing after arguing he was only calling her out over her scruffy clothing.
Paul Marsden, 55, was charged with controlling and coercive behaviour after he berated spouse of 17 years Lesley for wearing tatty leggings, jeans and T-shirts.
During their stormy marriage Marsden told his wife she had fat legs and asked her to wear skirts and take more pride in her appearance.
Wheelchair-bound Marsden, who suffers from osteoporosis and arthritis, faced up to five years jail if convicted but was found not guilty at Manchester Magistrates Court.
Wales boss Giggs denies assault charges in court appearance
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28/04/2021 - 12:50 Wales manager and former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs leaves Manchester Magistrates Court Paul ELLIS AFP 2 min
London (AFP)
Wales manager and former Manchester United star Ryan Giggs on Wednesday denied charges of assaulting two women and controlling or coercive behaviour as he appeared in court.
Giggs pleaded not guilty to an allegation he was violent and engaged in behaviour towards his ex-girlfriend including isolation, belittling, humiliation, harassment, degradation and abuse during a short hearing at Manchester Magistrates Court.
Giggs, 47, also entered a not guilty plea of actual bodily harm relating to PR executive Kate Greville, 36, at his home in Greater Manchester on November 1 last year.
Ryan Giggs headbutted ex during three years of abuse and attacked her sister , court hears
Ryan Giggs pleaded not guilty in court to charges of causing actual bodily harm and engaging in coercive or controlling behaviour
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