Peter Murrell Sentencing LIVE as Nicola Sturgeon's estranged husband back in court
Edinburgh High Court heard that Peter Murrell, a former long-serving chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), was sentenced shortly after 9:30 am on Tuesday. The judge ordered his imprisonment for more than five years following his conviction.
Murrell arrived at the court via prison van before entering the dock to receive his sentence. He faces a prospect of serving time behind bars after being found guilty of embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP.
Lord Young's sentencing remarks
During the proceedings at Edinburgh High Court, Lord Young addressed Murrell directly regarding his conduct. The judge stated that Murrell had committed a "calculated crime." This characterization was reported as part of the court’s official record during the sentencing phase.
Background on Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon
The Daily Record noted in its reporting that Nicola Sturgeon is Murrell's estranged wife. The publication identified him as a former long-serving chief executive of the SNP, describing his previous role as one where he was considered among the most powerful men in Scottish politics.
According to reports from the Daily Record HQ and Edinburgh High Court coverage, these details were presented alongside updates on the sentencing proceedings. No further comments regarding Sturgeon's personal reaction or specific statements attributed to her were included in the available source material provided for this report.