Summary
The estate of Alex Salmond, a former first minister of Scotland, is seeking bankruptcy due to legal costs from a successful lawsuit against the Scottish government. Salmond's family is winding up his estate to manage his debts. Salmond had previously won £512,000 after suing the government over improperly handled harassment complaints.
Key Facts
- Alex Salmond's estate is seeking sequestration, which is like bankruptcy, due to legal costs.
- Salmond sued the Scottish government over harassment complaints and won £512,000.
- The harassment complaints against him were found to be handled with "apparent bias."
- His former lawyers are now helping his wife manage the estate's finances.
- Salmond was acquitted of separate sexual misconduct charges in court.
- His family wants to protect his name and financial interests after his death.
- Salmond died in October 2024 from a heart attack at age 69 in North Macedonia.
