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| Ryan Giggs trial: Jurors sent home after one falls ill | Ryan Giggs trial: Jurors sent home after one falls ill |
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| Ryan Giggs said he had not done any of the things he is accused of "in the manner described" | Ryan Giggs said he had not done any of the things he is accused of "in the manner described" |
| Jurors in the trial of ex-Manchester United player Ryan Giggs have been sent home for the day after one fell ill. | Jurors in the trial of ex-Manchester United player Ryan Giggs have been sent home for the day after one fell ill. |
| The former Wales manager, 48, denies controlling behaviour, as well as assaulting ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38, and her sister Emma, 26. | The former Wales manager, 48, denies controlling behaviour, as well as assaulting ex-girlfriend Kate Greville, 38, and her sister Emma, 26. |
| The Manchester Crown Court jury were sent out to consider their verdicts on Tuesday, the trial's 12th day. | The Manchester Crown Court jury were sent out to consider their verdicts on Tuesday, the trial's 12th day. |
| But on Thursday morning, one of the 12 jurors was ill, and the case was adjourned until Friday. | But on Thursday morning, one of the 12 jurors was ill, and the case was adjourned until Friday. |
| Judge Hilary Manley told the other 11: "One of your number has telephoned to say they are unwell. It is hoped they will be here tomorrow (Friday). | Judge Hilary Manley told the other 11: "One of your number has telephoned to say they are unwell. It is hoped they will be here tomorrow (Friday). |
| "You won't be able to deliberate today. All 12 of you deliberate together." | "You won't be able to deliberate today. All 12 of you deliberate together." |
| I'm a love cheat, but I never hit women - Giggs | I'm a love cheat, but I never hit women - Giggs |
| Covid lockdown with Giggs was hell, ex tells court | Covid lockdown with Giggs was hell, ex tells court |
| Jury members also said there would be no "insurmountable difficulties" with the trial running into next week if deliberations continue. | Jury members also said there would be no "insurmountable difficulties" with the trial running into next week if deliberations continue. |
| The former player has been accused of headbutting his former girlfriend but he claimed she kicked him in the head during a row at his home. | The former player has been accused of headbutting his former girlfriend but he claimed she kicked him in the head during a row at his home. |
| During closing speeches on Monday, prosecutor Peter Wright QC said messages sent by the former player told a story of "emotional manipulation, physical excess and control and coercion". | During closing speeches on Monday, prosecutor Peter Wright QC said messages sent by the former player told a story of "emotional manipulation, physical excess and control and coercion". |
| But Chris Daw QC, defending, said there was "no evidence" that Mr Giggs had "controlled any part" of Kate Greville's life. | But Chris Daw QC, defending, said there was "no evidence" that Mr Giggs had "controlled any part" of Kate Greville's life. |
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