'Whatever nightmare I've been in... it is as of nothing compared to the nightmare that every single one of us is currently living through' Scotland's ex-first minister Alex Salmond addresses coronavirus worries after being cleared of sex assault charges
Alex Salmond is cleared of 13 charges of sexual assault
The women who made the allegations against Mr Salmond included an SNP politician, a party worker and several current and former Scottish government civil servants and officials. Mr Salmond added:"Whatever nightmare I have been through over the last two years it is as nothing compared to the situation we are all going through.After a political career crossing four decades, Alex Salmond has spent more time than most sitting nervously waiting for a result to come in. Never, though, one quite like this.
Outside the court too, there was little in the way of triumphalism. He thanked the jury and his supporters, and voiced fears about the coronavirus crisis.This underlines that while the court case is over, there are many matters which are far from settled. in August 2018, but made clear at the time that he intended to apply to rejoin the party once he had cleared his name.
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