Viral Dress Leads to Attempted Spousal Murder Charges

Keir Johnston, the man whose mother-in-law's dress went viral due to its color controversy, has been charged with the attempted murder of his wife. Johnston is accused of conducting a long campaign of domestic violence and coercive control, including assaulting his wife, threatening her, and attempting to strangle her. He denies all charges, and the case has been continued for a further preliminary hearing before a trial in 2024. The dress, nicknamed "The Dress That Broke the Internet," gained fame after it sparked a debate over its colors.