Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrest
Nicola Sturgeon defended her decision to answer 'no comment' during a police interview related to an investigation into SNP finances. Her lawyer stated that this response was standard legal advice and did not hinder the investigation, which led to the conviction of her husband for embezzlement. Sturgeon has consistently maintained her innocence and was informed she is no longer under investigation.
- ▪Nicola Sturgeon was questioned by police as part of an investigation into SNP finances.
- ▪Her husband, Peter Murrell, was convicted of embezzling over £400,000 from the party.
- ▪Sturgeon provided a detailed written response to police questions after initially answering 'no comment'.
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Sturgeon defends 'no comment' police interview after SNP funds probe arrestJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePA MediaThe former SNP leader was questioned by detectives as part of the police investigation which led to the conviction of her husband Peter Murrell.Nicola Sturgeon's lawyer has defended her decision to answer "no comment" to detectives' questions following her arrest as part of a probe into SNP finances. The Scottish Sun reported on Tuesday that the former first minister "sat in silence for hours" at Falkirk police station following her arrest on 11 June 2023 during Operation Branchform.
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