During the trial last year, which lasted four weeks, the jury was unable to reach a verdict after more than 20 hours of deliberation. Giggs did not appear in court for the recent hearing. Prosecutor Peter Wright KC informed Manchester Crown Court that the CPS would no longer pursue the case.
Wright explained that testifying in the initial trial had taken a toll on the witnesses, Kate Greville and her sister Emma, leading to Kate's unwillingness to testify again in the retrial. He emphasised that this decision was not taken lightly and mentioned the significant media and public interest that had affected the witnesses, particularly Kate Greville.
The prosecuting attorneys determined that it would not be appropriate to compel Kate Greville to give evidence a second time through a witness summons. Efforts were made to understand her reluctance to cooperate with a second trial. The prosecution concluded that pursuing the additional charges against Greville and her sister was no longer in the public interest, and there was an unrealistic chance of conviction on the count of coercive and controlling behaviour.
Chris Daw KC, Giggs' defence barrister, expressed his client's deep relief that the case has finally come to an end after nearly three years of fighting to clear his name. Giggs is now focused on rebuilding his life and career as an innocent man.
The outcome of the case brings closure to a challenging period for Giggs, who can now move forward and concentrate on his future endeavours.