Peter Murrell pleads guilty to embezzling £400,000 from SNP
Former husband of Nicola Sturgeon faces long prison sentence after admitting stealing from party to fund lavish lifestyle
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Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party and ex-husband of Nicola Sturgeon, pleaded guilty to embezzling £400,310.65 from the party after reaching a deal with prosecutors that reduced the charges against him. Murrell was accused of stealing party funds to finance an expensive lifestyle including a Jaguar, luxury motorhome, and other luxury items. The judge described his actions as a "gross breach of trust" and remanded him in custody, with sentencing details to be disclosed at his next court appearance on June 2.