Ex-Olympian's wife 'feared he would kill her'
Former Olympic athlete and surgeon Curtis Robb is on trial for allegedly subjecting his wife to years of coercive control and physical violence. His wife testified that she feared for her life before finally reporting the abuse to authorities.
Why it matters
The case brings attention to domestic abuse within high-profile professional circles and the legal challenges of prosecuting coercive control.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google PA Media The former athlete denies all the charges The GP wife of a former Olympic athlete feared she was "going to end up dead" if she did not leave their marriage, a jury has heard.
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