Footballer faces private rape prosecution after Scottish government approves legal aid funding

Monday, 24 February 2025

Footballer faces private rape prosecution after Scottish government approves legal aid funding

The Scottish government has approved a legal aid application for the private prosecution of former Scotland striker David Goodwillie for rape.

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