Husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from party
Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party. He was remanded into custody after his plea in the High Court in Edinburgh. Murrell used the embezzled funds to purchase a motorhome and two cars.
- ▪Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling more than 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National Party.
- ▪He was the chief executive of the party at the time of the embezzlement.
- ▪Murrell was remanded into custody following his guilty plea in the High Court in Edinburgh.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onHusband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement from partyPeter Murrell, the estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon, has pleaded guilty to embezzling over 400,000 pounds from the Scottish National PartyByThe Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 6:04 AM1:12LONDON -- The estranged husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon pleaded guilty Monday to embezzling more than 400,000 pounds ($540,000) from the Scottish National Party when he was its chief executive.Peter Murrell, 62, was remanded into custody after pleading guilty in the High Court in Edinburgh.
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