Duke in court accused of strangling estranged wife
Summary
The Duke of Marlborough, Charles James Spencer-Churchill, has been charged in court with strangling his estranged wife, Edla Marlborough, on three different occasions over 18 months. The alleged incidents took place between November 2022 and May 2024. The duke has pleaded not guilty and has been released on bail while awaiting further court hearings.Key Facts
- The Duke of Marlborough is accused of strangling his estranged wife three times.
- The incidents allegedly occurred between November 2022 and May 2024 in Woodstock, Oxfordshire.
- A court application to dismiss the case is scheduled to be heard on April 27.
- A provisional plea hearing is set for June 22, with a trial date in January 2028.
- The duke has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
- The couple married in 2002 and reportedly separated in 2024.
- The Duke of Marlborough's family home is Blenheim Palace in Woodstock.
- The Blenheim Palace Heritage Foundation manages the palace, and they have stated they cannot comment on the charges.
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