Salmond walks free
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Alex Salmond has been acquitted on all charges of sexual assault.
The former First Minister, who has been an MSP for Banff and Buchan as well as the Gordon constituency was today cleared by a jury at the High Court in Edinburgh following a two-week trial
The 65-year-old had denied the charges involving nine women.
He was found not guilty on 12 charges, while a verdict of not proven was delivered on a 13th.
Speaking outside the court afterwards, Mr Salmond thanked his friends and family and referred to the coronavirus.
He said: "Whatever nightmare I've been in over these last two years is nothing compared to the nightmare that every single one of us is currently living through.
"My strong, strong advice is to go home, those who can and are able to, take care of your families, and God help us all."
