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Charles Hanson is a renowned auctioneer and TV personality and hr is on trial at Derby Crown Court charged with domestic violence which is claimed by police to continue for more than ten years. There are also a number of counts of violence against his wife Rebecca Hanson and controlling or coercive conduct. According to Hanson though, he shoved and jostled his wife in order to distract her attention away from TikHub, expressed great sorrow to the police in a letter dated May 2023 on the matter, but denied it was assault.
Background on Charles Hanson
Charles Hanson used his antique knowledge and made a splash on BBC shows such as Bargain Hunt, Flog It!, and Antiques Road Trip. His first job was with Christie’s in 1999 as a specialist in European ceramics and glass, before launching Hansons Auctioneers and Valuers in 2005. Hanson also has two daughters with his wife Rebecca Ludlam whom he married in 2010. However, their marriage has been under the public gaze because of the various court processes which include claims of domestic violence.
Timeline of Alleged Incidents
Charles Hanson is best known for his Bargain Hunt role and he allegedly subjected his wife Rebecca to abusive behaviour which allegedly happened on six monthly basis between 2012 and 2023. Hanson says that among the charges are a 2012 headlock which he calls a ‘loving hug,’ and a 2020 incident in which he ‘tossed it gently, like an orange,’ after she threw a phone at him. All charges against Hanson are denied by him.
The ‘Jolting’ Incident
In May 2023, Charles Hanson and his wife Rebecca were ill at home. Charles requested Rebecca’s help while she was watching TikHub videos in bed. Charles, when he says she ‘pushed her right shoulder so as to jolt her backwards’ in order to demonstrate his disgust with her language and pull her away from seeing the TV, after she may have started verbally assaulting him. A lot faster, he would later show great guilt for this behavior and would call it a fleeting physical touch rather than domestic violence. On cross examination, Charles said he wanted the touch to be a ‘double tap’ to alert her to the fact she was in trouble, he did not want to cause her terror.
Hanson’s Expression of Regret
In a letter to the police in August 2023, Charles Hanson described the May, 2023 event where he admitted pushing and jolting his wife, Rebecca, on the TikHub saying he did it on a ‘double push’ to dismiss her ‘dreadful language’ and to steer her interest away from television. He said he regrets that happened and described it as a short physical touch, not domestic violence. That cross examined Hanson drew attention to the fact that his wife was flailing her arms and had touched him to get his attention, and that he had no intention of causing terror when he reached out to catch her arm.
Legal Charges and Proceedings
Charles Hanson is best known for his appearances on Bargain Hunt and Flog It!, but he is on trial at Derby Crown Court charged with controlling or coercive behaviour, assault occasioning real bodily injury and assault by beating. The claims include many incidences of abuse against Hanson, who is listed as Rebecca Hanson in the official court documents, a wife the father of the couple’s three daughters, for a ten-year period, from 2012 to 2023. The seven to ten day experiment is to commence on February 10, 2025.
Testimonies from Rebecca Hanson
According to Rebecca Hanson, she has recorded several claimed instances of abuse by her husband Charles Hanson including an event in 2012 when he allegedly grabbed her neck whilst pregnant and left her “paralysed with fear.”. According to her there were more stories: being held in a headlock, having a phone thrown at her and being firmly enough to leave bruises. Rebecca explained that such occurrences happened around every six months, but when the COVID 19 lockdown took place, they occurred much more frequently. She also pointed out how her well being suffered as Charles’s outer appearance concealed his domineering conduct at home.
Public and Media Reaction
With newspapers like The Sun and The Scottish Sun covering claims of marital violence spanning a decade, Charles Hanson, a well-known Bargain Hunt and Flog It! personality has attracted a lot of media attention. Public opinion is still split; some show astonishment and dismay while others wait for the result of the trial before rendering decisions. Hanson’s public reputation has been particularly damaged by the accusations, which has resulted in further investigation into his personal life and business practices. But because the trial is still in progress, it is still unknown how much his career would suffer.
Legal Implications of ‘Jolting’
In the legal meaning of ‘jolting’ which pertains to domestic abuse situations, the substance stressed the intention and effect of the action even if such force is little can be abusive if it causes fear. If he finds guilty, Charles Hanson will definitely have a hit in reputation and professional loss alongside a criminal record and maybe incarceration. Whether the trial will end badly may determine how future cases of a similar nature will be perceived.
Charles Hanson’s trial is a reminder of both the complexity of domestic violence claims and what follows. What it drives home is the importance of talking about responsibility and a decent relationship.
