Driven to Death? - The Broader Questions

About this episode

The episode discusses the trial of the men accused of abusing Preston Davey, the implications of jury trials, and broader issues surrounding domestic violence following Chris Trybus's acquittal.

n this episode Caroline, Nick and Liz have the latest on the trial of the men accused of abusing Preston Davey - and why it's been delayed. We've also got a chat about jury trials and why there are more voices calling for David Lammy not to scrap them, and after the acquittal of Chris Trybus this week for manslaughter, coercive control and rape, we've got an interview about the broader issues around domestic violence, but unconnected with those charges of which Chris Trybus was acquitted. Help shape the Crime Desk by taking our quick,  listener survey . It takes just five minutes, and you could win a £50 Amazon voucher. Terms and conditions   Open to UK residents aged 18 or over. Enter between 00:01 BST on 23rd April 2026 and 23:59 BST on 23rd May 2026, inclusive The Promotion is free to enter by  visiting , completing the online survey and providing your contact details (including email address). There will be one (1) winner. The winner will win £50 Amazon Voucher Amazon Vouchers are subject to Amazon’s T&Cs found here:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/ Full T&Cs apply,  click here  to read them. Subscribe via  thecrimedesk.com…

People in this episode

Hosts: Caroline Cheetham, Liz Hull, Nick Fagge, Chris Trybus

Topics covered

• trial updates
• domestic violence
• jury trials
• acquittal
• coercive control
• rape

Keywords

• trial
• domestic violence
• jury trials
• acquittal
• coercive control
• rape
• Preston Davey
• David Lammy
• Chris Trybus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Crime Desk, Daily Mail

More episodes of The Trial

• The Tragic Life Of Preston Davey: The Jury · June 12, 2026 · 25 min
• The Tragic Life Of Preston Davey: “A Tragedy Waiting to Happen” · June 9, 2026 · 32 min
• The Tragic Life Of Preston Davey: “Your worst fears” · June 5, 2026 · 39 min
• Update Episode - The Tragic Life Of Preston Davey: John McGowan-Fazakerley · June 2, 2026 · 19 min
• The Tragic Life Of Preston Davey: Preston’s “brilliant life” · May 29, 2026 · 38 min
• Update Episode - The Tragic Life Of Preston Davey: “Your Plaything” · May 27, 2026 · 7 min