Aberdeen photographer accused of domestic abuse insists woman threw first punch
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Sam Brill told a jury he "retaliated in defence" after his girlfriend turned violent.
Sam Brill told a jury he "retaliated in defence" after his girlfriend turned violent.
Anthony Jamieson carried out daily beatings of his then girlfriend until she finally found the courage to leave him after enduring four years of violence.
The woman told a jury that Brill throttled her unconscious during the alleged attack, leaving her with two black eyes.
A video showing the moment has been widely circulated online.
He kicked and punched the victim, chased a second victim - and hurled racist and homophobic abuse at police.
Officers confirmed a taser was used in the incident.