The former leader of Scotland appeared in court this morning to say he’s ‘innocent of all charges.’ Alex Salmond, the former first minister of…
The former leader of Scotland appeared in court this morning to say he’s ‘innocent of all charges.’
Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland has been charged with a number of counts of sexual assault and attempted rape. Salmond has been under investigation by Scottish police for several months after allegations surfaced that he had sexually harassed a number of women.
The Washington Post is reporting that Salmond, 64, was in court today, and though he lost his position in 2017, he led his party for twenty years and led Scotland in its bid for independence in 2014.
Salmond pleaded not guilty in the Edinburgh Sheriff Court and made a brief statement afterward.
“I am innocent of any criminality whatsoever…. I refute absolutely these allegations of criminality, and I will defend myself to the utmost in court. You know me well enough to know that I’d love to say a great deal more, but I have got to observe the rules of the court, and in court is where I will state my case.
