Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds

Sturgeon hasn't spoken to Murrell since he was jailed for embezzling SNP funds

Nicola Sturgeon revealed to Dale that she only became aware of Murrell’s intention to enter a guilty plea a mere week before his initial public court appearance. Despite this, it was subsequently uncovered that he had been in plea negotiations for several months, a revelation that Sturgeon described as a shock that “hit me like a tonne of bricks.”

She further expressed her feelings about Murrell’s dishonesty, stating, “He was still lying to me right up until the day he pled guilty.” Reflecting on his behavior during that time, the former first minister explained that Murrell was extremely withdrawn, “very isolated over that period,” rarely leaving the house and showing little communication. She admitted feeling concerned about his mental health and well-being.

Looking back, Sturgeon expressed frustration, saying, “What a mug, why were you worried about him? He didn’t worry about me. He didn’t worry at all about what he was doing.” She described the impact of his actions as unimaginable, emphasizing, “What he has subjected me to is beyond anything I could ever have comprehended.” She remains puzzled by his motives, explaining, “I don’t understand why he did it, he had no need to do it, I don’t think I will ever understand his motivations.”

Sturgeon, who stepped down as first minister in March 2023, was arrested in June of the same year but was later informed that she was no longer under investigation. She made public her decision to separate from Murrell last year, marking a significant turn in their personal relationship

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