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The ScotsmanNews report · May 25, 4:55 PM
Peter Murrell RECAP: Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement
Peter Murrell faces charges of embezzling more than £459,000 from the party
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Peter Murrell RECAP: Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement
Peter Murrell faces charges of embezzling more than £459,000 from the party
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What happened Peter Murrell faces charges of embezzling more than £459,000 from the party.
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CenterPeter Murrell RECAP: Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzlement
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Right / center-rightEstranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds
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South China Morning PostNews report · May 25, 5:13 PM
Estranged husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party
The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty on Monday to embezzling more than £400,000 (US$540,000) from the Scottish National Party to fund a lavish life...
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The Washington TimesNews report · May 25, 4:54 PM
Estranged husband of former Scottish leader admits $540K embezzlement of party funds
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The estranged husband of former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty on Monday to embezzling more than 400,000 pounds ($540,000) from the Scottish National Party to fund a...
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RTE IrelandNews report · May 25, 3:44 PM
Telescope, toilet seats bought by Murrell with SNP funds
A £1,200 space telescope, a designer bread bin worth £60 and two toilet seats, costing nearly £70, are among the items that former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought using money embez...
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BBC NewsNews report · May 25, 1:08 PM
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
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The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.
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