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Viral Dress Illusion Creator Arrested for Attempted Spousal Murder
crime2 years ago

Viral Dress Illusion Creator Arrested for Attempted Spousal Murder

Keir Johnston, the man behind the viral blue-black or gold-white dress illusion in 2015, has been charged with attempting to murder his wife. He is accused of an 11-year campaign of domestic violence and coercive control, culminating in an incident last March where he allegedly pinned her to the ground and compressed her neck. Keir denies all allegations, including assaulting his wife and brandishing a knife. The couple gained fame during the dress debate and appeared on the "Ellen DeGeneres Show." The case will proceed to trial in 2024.

Viral Dress Leads to Attempted Spousal Murder Charges
crime2 years ago

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.