Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrives at the High Court for his trial on rape and sexual abuse charges in Edinburgh on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrives at the High Court for his trial on rape and sexual abuse charges in Edinburgh on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrives at the High Court for his trial on rape and sexual abuse charges in Edinburgh on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Scotland’s former leader Alex Salmond on trial for sex offences against 10 women

  • He faces two counts of indecent assault, 10 of sexual assault, one for attempted rape and one for sexual assault with intent to rape
  • Alleged victim tells court that on two separate occasions, Salmond groped her, took off his own clothes and pulled at hers

Topic |   Sexual harassment and assault
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Updated: 6:18am, 10 Mar, 2020

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Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrives at the High Court for his trial on rape and sexual abuse charges in Edinburgh on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrives at the High Court for his trial on rape and sexual abuse charges in Edinburgh on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrives at the High Court for his trial on rape and sexual abuse charges in Edinburgh on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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