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Man Convicted for Paralyzing Attack on Ex-Partner

11/25/2025

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Robert Easom was found guilty of grievous bodily harm against Trudi Burgess for a February 2025 attack that paralyzed her.
Easom showed violent, coercive behavior throughout their eight-year relationship and attacked Burgess when she threatened to leave him.
In court, Burgess described how he pushed her head down until she heard a crack.
Easom will be sentenced in February 2026.
Burgess now requires specialist care and lives in constant pain.

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Story summary

Robert Easom was found guilty of grievous bodily harm against Trudi Burgess for a February 2025 attack that paralyzed her.
Easom showed violent, coercive behavior throughout their eight-year relationship and attacked Burgess when she threatened to leave him.
In court, Burgess described how he pushed her head down until she heard a crack.
Easom will be sentenced in February 2026.
Burgess now requires specialist care and lives in constant pain.