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BBC NewsNews report · Sep 30, 11:21 AM
Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.
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Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
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What happened The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.
The headline split The left frames it as "Peter Murrell has legal aid withdrawn after financial circumstances emerge". The center frames it as "Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction".
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Left / center-leftPeter Murrell has legal aid withdrawn after financial circumstances emerge
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CenterPeter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn after embezzlement conviction
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The National (Scotland)News report · Sep 30, 9:40 AM
Peter Murrell has legal aid withdrawn after financial circumstances emerge
PETER Murrell's legal aid has been withdrawn after questions were asked about whether public money should fund his legal defence despite his reported assets and income sources
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