Ex-Olympian's wife 'feared he would kill her'
Summary
A former Olympic athlete, Curtis Robb, is on trial for allegedly controlling and abusing his wife, Sarah Robb, over several years. She told the court she feared for her life and described physical attacks and verbal abuse during their marriage.Key Facts
- Curtis Robb competed for Great Britain in the 800 meters at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and later became a surgeon.
- He is accused of controlling and coercive behavior towards his wife, Sarah Robb, from 2015 to 2023.
- Sarah Robb, a GP, said she feared she would die if she did not leave the marriage.
- Incidents described include physical attacks during her pregnancy and an event in 2023 where Robb allegedly put a pillow over her face.
- Robb denies all charges, including controlling behavior and suffocation.
- The couple were together for over 22 years and have three children.
- Sarah Robb reported verbal insults and being belittled in her professional role.
- The trial is ongoing at Chester Crown Court.
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