News
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Aberdeen man jailed for raping woman
A man from Aberdeen has been jailed for seven years after raping a young woman almost a decade ago.
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Harris Macdonell Fatal Accident Inquiry decision
A decision has been made to hold a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry following the death of 19 year-old Harris Macdonell on 18 August 2020.
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Controlling domestic abuser jailed after raping three women
A controlling domestic abuser who raped three women – including two on the same night – has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction.
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FAI court process begins for the death of machine operator
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Andrew Sinclair.
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Lord Advocate announces changes to Crown counsel team
The Lord Advocate welcomes a number of new additions to the Principal Crown Counsel team.
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Court process begins for the FAI into the death of a pedestrian
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry into the death of Carlos Hernan Correa Palacio.
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Aberdeen businessman ordered to pay £65,000 under proceeds of crime legislation
An Aberdeen businessman jailed for dealing drugs has been ordered to pay £65,000 under proceeds of crime legislation.
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Man who hid thousands in cash from drug deal profits in relative’s homes jailed for six years
A man with links to serious organised crime who used the homes of family members to conceal thousands of pounds made from drug deals has been imprisoned for six years.
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Lord Advocate addresses Inspectorate report
The Lord Advocate has accepted a report into how domestic abuse is prosecuted, which has emphasised that the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service must speed up the work it is doing to improve the service it gives to victims.
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FAI court process begins for the death of trawler skipper
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has lodged a First Notice to begin the court process for a Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) into the death of Lachlan Robertson.