Sturgeon says she was deceived and betrayed by estranged husband over SNP embezzlement

Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has publicly stated she was deceived and betrayed by her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, following his admission of embezzling over £400,000 from the SNP. Sturgeon maintains she had no knowledge of the crimes.
Why it matters
The scandal has significant implications for the integrity of the Scottish National Party and the political legacy of its former leader.
Sturgeon says she was deceived, betrayed and lied to over Murrell embezzlement
The article reports on Sturgeon's personal statements while providing the necessary context of the legal proceedings against Murrell.
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