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Trigger warning: domestic abuse

Is it white and gold or blue and black?

The dress that divided the world in 2015 is back in the headlines but for a much darker reason.

Recent reports revealed that the man who originally posted theviral photoof his wifes infamous dress was convicted ofdomestic abuse.

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38-year-old Keir Johnston has been sent tojailafter admitting that he tried to strangle his wife, Grace Johnston.

The documents reportedly stated Keir repeatedly placed his hands around Graces neck, restricting her breathing.

He also threatened to kill her and brandished a knife.

“You Put Her Life In Danger”: Man Behind The 2015 Viral Dress Jailed For Strangling His Wife

When Grace returned home, Keir woke up and announced he would be leaving her.

The couple reportedly went outside their cottage where Keir grabbed his spouse and threw her to the ground.

Chris said: Johnston woke up and said that he was going to leave her.

“You Put Her Life In Danger”: Man Behind The 2015 Viral Dress Jailed For Strangling His Wife

She went outside the property to stop him leaving.

He followed her and pinned her to the ground.

He placed both knees on her arms, so she was unable to move.

“You Put Her Life In Danger”: Man Behind The 2015 Viral Dress Jailed For Strangling His Wife

He then began strangling her with both his hands.

He reportedly put the blade to his throat at one point before the knife was taken away from him.

Despite sustaining severe bruising from the attack, Grace did not require medical treatment,The Guardianreported.

“You Put Her Life In Danger”: Man Behind The 2015 Viral Dress Jailed For Strangling His Wife

Keir will be sentenced on June 6.

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