Alex Salmond faced a historical sexual assault allegation, but Police Scotland announced no further action following an investigation. He was previously cleared of 13 sexual offence charges, including attempted rape, in March 2020 after a trial. Salmond passed away in 2024. His career included founding the Alba Party and stepping down from SNP leadership in 2014. He had previously won a lawsuit against the Scottish government for bias in a separate harassment investigation, receiving £500,000. Claims about his conduct involved several women, including SNP members and government officials.
Alex Salmond was cleared of 13 sexual offence charges, including attempted rape, following a two-week trial in March 2020, where he was acquitted of all counts.
Police Scotland conducted an investigation into a non-recent sexual assault allegation against Salmond and announced that no further action will be taken.
Salmond had stepped down as first minister and SNP leader in 2014 and later established the pro-independence Alba Party in 2021, amidst ongoing claims against his conduct.
In 2019, Salmond successfully sued the Scottish government for its handling of sexual harassment complaints against him, resulting in a £500,000 award due to bias.
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