Scotland’s former leader rejects blame for estranged husband’s embezzlement of party funds

Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former First Minister, denied responsibility for her estranged husband Peter Murrell’s embezzlement of Scottish National Party funds. Murrell pleaded guilty to stealing over 400,000 pounds from the SNP to fund a lavish lifestyle during his tenure as the party’s chief executive. Sturgeon acknowledged it was a mistake to allow Murrell to remain in his role after she became party leader in 2014.