Richard Satchwell denies controlling wife Tina in interviews played during murder trial

Richard Satchwell told interviewers he wasn’t controlling and accused the media of twisting his words and motives

Richard Satchwell (second right) arriving at the District Court in Cashel, Co Tipperary, after being charged in connection with the murder of his wife Tina Satchwell. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Murder accused Richard Satchwell was asked if he was controlling of his wife Tina in a media interview played at his trial in the Central Criminal Court.

Mr Satchwell said that he paid for her mobile phone and the couple's bank account was also in his name, although he said that Tina had access to it.