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Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling
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Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon faces long prison sentence after admitting stealing from party to fund lavish lifestyle Luxury watches, iPads and a Jaguar: what Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds Peter Murrell, once one of the most powerful people in British politics, faces a long prison sentence after he admitted to stealing more than £400,000...
- Frame 1Edinburgh High Court: former SNP chief Peter Murrell admitted stealing party funds on Monday.
- Frame 2Murrell ran the party from 2001 to 2023 and was once married to Nicola Sturgeon.
- Frame 3Prosecutors said the theft ran from 2010 to 2022 and funded personal purchases.
- Frame 4The ledger includes a motor home, Jaguar SUV, VW Golf, iPads, cosmetics, and a £2,618 Lalique set.
- Frame 5A negotiated guilty plea avoided a lengthy trial and put the former party chief in custody.
- Frame 6Next comes sentencing on June 23; the prison term is still undecided.
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- May 25, 2:13 PM EDT
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- May 25, 12:46 PM EDT