A jury hears allegations that Curtis Robb, 54, a former Olympian, used controlling and coercive behaviour in his marriage, and that his wife feared for her safety if she did not leave. The BBC reports Robb is accused of repeated or continuous controlling and coercive behaviour. The Independent says the jury is told that Sarah Robb feared she would “end up dead” if she stayed in the marriage.
According to the Independent, the alleged conduct spans from December 2015 to August 2023. The claims are presented in court as part of the case against Robb, with Sarah Robb’s account forming a central element of the prosecution’s narrative. The reports do not indicate that Robb has been convicted; they describe the allegations and the testimony heard by the jury.
The coverage across outlets focuses on the same core issues: Robb’s alleged controlling and coercive conduct, the timeframe of the accusations, and the alleged impact on his wife’s sense of safety.