Keir Johnston Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Wife Years After Viral Dress Debate
The man who gained fame from a viral dress color debate has admitted to a violent attack on his wife, highlighting a stark contrast to their previous media spotlight.
- Keir Johnston, associated with the 2015 viral 'blue and black' or 'white and gold' dress debate, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his wife, Grace Johnston.
- The incident occurred in March 2022 on the Isle of Colonsay, where the couple resided without a permanent police presence, exacerbating the danger.
- Johnston's violent behavior included strangling and threatening his wife with a knife, following a dispute over her attending a job interview.
- The court has remanded Johnston in custody, with sentencing scheduled for next month, reflecting the severity of the domestic abuse case.
- This case has attracted attention due to the contrast between Johnston's previous internet fame and the serious nature of his criminal actions.
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