TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money
TV presenter Ruth Dodsworth has shared her experience of financial control and abuse by her ex-husband, Jonathan Wignall. She revealed that she had no access to her own money during their marriage and had to ask him for cash for basic needs. After Wignall was jailed for coercive behavior, Dodsworth is now advocating for awareness about controlling relationships.
- ▪Ruth Dodsworth had to ask her ex-husband for money as he gave her no access to her own finances.
- ▪Jonathan Wignall was jailed in 2021 for coercive and controlling behavior.
- ▪Dodsworth described the emotional toll of the relationship, including fear and isolation.
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TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRosie MercerBBC WalesITV Wales / Mike GriffithsRuth Dodsworth has presented the weather for ITV Wales since 2000TV presenter Ruth Dodsworth has described how she had to ask her ex-husband for cash to buy herself anything after he gave her "absolutely no access" to her own money.Dodsworth's former husband Jonathan Wignall was jailed in 2021 for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.Dodsworth, best known for presenting the weather on ITV Wales, said she later discovered she had been left "absolutely penniless" and with debts in her name that she "knew nothing about".
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