Alex Salmond charged with sexual assault and attempted rape

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Source: The Guardian

Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland, has been charged with multiple counts of sexual assault and two of attempted rape.

Salmond, who appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff court before a closed session on Thursday afternoon, was charged with 14 offences: one of breach of the peace, two of indecent assault, nine of sexual assault, as well as the two of attempted rape.

The 64-year-old made no plea during the hearing and was released on bail. Appearing outside court afterwards, he gave a brief statement saying that he was innocent.
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There have been media reports that the Police Scotland investigation had been broadened to include allegations about incidents at Edinburgh airport more than a decade ago.

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