Man charged with domestic abuse leading to woman’s suicide

A 45-year-old man, Seyhan Assaf, has been charged with manslaughter and coercive or controlling behavior following the death of Gillian Morand, who died by suicide in March 2020 at age 36. An inquest ruled her death a suicide, but new allegations of prolonged domestic abuse came to light, prompting further investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Assaf will appear in court on March 7, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.

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