Man Behind ‘the Dress That Broke the Internet’ Jailed for Four Years for Violently Attacking His Wife

A man who was brought to international attention for his link to a viral debate about the true colors of a dress was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison Thursday over a violent attack on his wife.

Keir Johnston, 38, pleaded guilty last month to charges brought in connection with the assault on his spouse, Grace Johnston, at their home on a small island off the coast of Scotland in 2022. Keir threw Grace to the ground, strangled her, and also brandished a knife during the attack in which Grace believed she was about to die.

Lady Drummond, the judge, said at the High Court in Glasgow that Keir had throttled his wife for around 20 seconds. “Initially she was able to scream,” Drummond said, according to Sky News. “She feared for her life and believed you intended to kill her.” She also said Keir had been “very forceful” in the assault.

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