Kia Johnston, 38, sparked controversy on social media in 2015 over the color of her dress. The man confessed to assaulting his wife, Grace, during an argument and attempting to strangle her.
according to guardian, Johnston, from the Scottish island of Colonsay, pleaded guilty at the High Court in Glasgow and was remanded in custody on Thursday. According to the report, Grace faced multiple instances of domestic violence.
On March 6, 2022, Johnston threatened his wife at their home on a remote Scottish island, saying, “Someone is going to die.” The marriage falls apart after Johnston stops Grace from having a job interview. On the day of the incident, while drinking at a pub, he sent a message saying, “You should be rooting for me, but you're not.''
When Grace returned from her interview, Johnston pushed her to the ground. At one point, a witness tried to save Grace, but she reportedly threatened to “finish him” before strangling his wife. The incident left Grace with severe bruises.
Defense lawyer Marco Guarino said Mr Johnston accepted responsibility for the assault.
“Gold White” Dress Controversy
Johnston shared a “gold and white” dress that went viral on the internet in 2015. The dress, which Ms. Johnston and Grace's wedding guest shared on her Tumblr, gained worldwide attention as some social media users thought it looked blue and black and wasn't. gold and white.
At the time, celebrities such as Ellen DeGeneres and Kim Kardashian also weighed in on the discussion. Ms. DeGeneres also invited the couple to her talk show, where she awarded them $10,000 and a trip to Grenada.
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Date first uploaded: December 5, 2024 12:46 IST