Keir Johnston of Viral 'The Dress That Broke the Internet' Fame Admits Attacking Wife Grace, Pleads Guilty in Court | 👍 LatestLY

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Colonsay, May 10: Keir Johnston, the man whose wedding dress photo sparked a global internet debate, pleaded guilty to violently assaulting his wife in a chilling incident at their home on a Scottish island. The High Court in Glasgow on Thursday, May 9, heard how 38-year-old Johnston pinned his wife, Grace, to the ground and strangled her, leaving her fearing for her life. The couple, known for the internet frenzy surrounding a dress worn at their wedding, faced a starkly different reality in court as Johnston's history of abuse towards his wife came to light.

According to a Mirror report, the once-celebrated couple, known for the infamous "The Dress That Broke the Internet," lived on the small Scottish island of Colonsay following their 2015 wedding. The assault unfolded in the year 2022 on March 6, when Johnston, reportedly intoxicated, confronted Grace outside their home. Amid texts lamenting lack of support, he threatened her before physically attacking her by pinning her to the ground and strangling her before brandishing a knife during the ordeal. Scotland Shocker! Keir Johnston, Man Whose Mother-In-Law's Blue and Black Dress 'Broke the Internet', Charged With Trying to Kill His Wife.

Witnesses intervened as Grace screamed for help, but Johnston persisted, threatening to "finish" her off, as reported by the BBC. Grace managed to alert emergency services, pleading for help as she endured the terrifying ordeal. Despite initially denying the charges, Johnston changed his plea to guilty, acknowledging his responsibility for the assault. However, Lady Drummond, presiding over the case, deemed the offence serious and denied Johnston bail, remanding him in custody until sentencing on June 6. Scotland: Two Indian Students Die at Scenic Waterfall in Perthshire.

The Johnston couple gained global attention nearly a decade ago when a snapshot of a dress worn by Grace's mother at their wedding sparked an internet frenzy over its colour perception. Despite their initial fame and appearances on shows like Ellen DeGeneres, the recent court proceedings revealed a disturbing history of abuse within their marriage.