Salmond allies dismiss misconduct leak claims in Sturgeon memoir
Summary
Allies of Alex Salmond have rejected Nicola Sturgeon's suggestion that he leaked details about a sexual misconduct investigation involving him. Sturgeon, in her memoir, claims she had no role in releasing the investigation data but speculated that Salmond might have. There is ongoing debate about the handling of the misconduct claims and the relationship between Salmond and Sturgeon.Key Facts
- Nicola Sturgeon suggested Alex Salmond might have leaked investigation details about his misconduct case.
- Salmond was found not guilty of 13 sexual offense charges in 2020.
- In 2019, a review found the Scottish government's investigation into Salmond's conduct was flawed and unfair.
- Salmond's allies, including Kenny MacAskill, have criticized Sturgeon's claims and called for an inquiry into the investigation handling.
- Salmond left the SNP in 2018 and started the Alba party in 2021.
- Salmond passed away from a heart attack in October.
- Journalist David Clegg, who reported the initial story, doubts Sturgeon's leak claims are true.
- Sturgeon served as Scotland's first minister from 2014 until her resignation in 2023.
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