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Anger as East Lothian football club stands by player convicted of domestic abuse

Tranent player Jordon Forster, 29, pleaded guilty to an amended domestic abuse charge at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday after admitting to a campaign of aggressive behaviour to his former partner over several months.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian Rangers fan fined for sending abusive email to Old Firm referee

Daniel Samson sent the offensive message to Clancy following the controversial derby clash between Celtic and Rangers at Celtic Park on April 8 this year. He pled guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man must pay compensation to woman he shouted at after meeting on dating app

Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told there was a struggle between the pair and the woman had been left “disturbed” and “fearful” at the incident and had reported him to the police.

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Midlothian mechanic caught driving boss' BMW while on cocaine and cannabis

Jack Bennett was stopped by police in Midlothian and his saliva samples tested positive for the Class A drug and cannabis, admitting the drug driving charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

Edinburgh Live

Scots 'Demon DJ' unmasked as paedo who used kids parties to get close to youngsters

Logan Donald was only sacked from his job as kids party DJ after boss read about his vile crimes in the Daily Record.

Daily Record

Man arrested in Celtic v Rangers referee Kevin Clancy threats probe

Police have charged a 25-year-old after the SFA alerted them to abusive messages about the match official.

Daily Record

Nicholas Rossi's story to be explored in three-part documentary on case of fugitive rape suspect

Rossi has been locked up in HMP Edinburgh and is battling extradition to the United States, where he is wanted on rape charges in Utah.

Daily Record

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Ex-police officer jailed for attempting to pervert course of justice

Former Pc Gavin Donaldson appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

The Independent UK

Midlothian police officer who had relationship with teenage girl jailed for 14 months

PC Gavin Donaldson, 45, was helping to investigate the allegations of sexual assault and domestic abuse made by 17-year-old victim Anisha Yaseen when he took advantage of his position

Edinburgh Live

$Dad left best pal with fractured skull after pushing him over in Midlothian pub$

Dad left best pal with fractured skull after pushing him over in Midlothian pub

Ian struck his head on the concrete floor and lost consciousness for around 20 minutes. Edinburgh Sheriff Court heard how Lannagan was distraught and tried to give Ian first aid.

Edinburgh Live

One of Europe’s most wanted drugs kingpins arrested in Scotland after four years on run

Convicted drug trafficker János K. Balázs, who was named on Hungary’s top 50 ‘most wanted’ list, was detained in Fife.

Daily Record

US fugitive fails to appear at extradition hearing after ‘altercation’

Suspected rapist Nicholas Rossi, 35, was expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi fails to attend court hearing after 'altercation' with security guard

Rossi was brought to Edinburgh Sheriff Court for extradition hearing but didn't appear after alleged incident with security officer.

Daily Record

Edinburgh man jailed for three years after police raid home and make vile find

He appeared in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing last Wednesday, April 5, after previously pleading guilty to charges. Police had raided him home after a tip off.

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Edinburgh man jailed after being caught with thousands of images of children

McCabe, 61, pleaded guilty to possessing indecent images of children when he appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month and he was back in the dock for sentencing on Tuesday.

Edinburgh Live

Scottish grandad sentenced at Edinburgh court after sexually assaulting 11-year-old

The 68-year-old was confronted by protesters outside of his home in the Scottish Borders and appeared at the Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday where he was sentenced for a string of sexually related crimes.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh police officer began relationship with teen after she came to station for help

Married father-of-one PC Gavin Donaldson, 45, from Edinburgh, was part of the team tasked with investigating the allegations made by Anisha Yaseen who was just 17 at the time.

Daily Mirror

Scotland rugby player Rufus McLean avoids jail after conviction for domestic abuse

Rugby player Rufus McLean has been sentenced to do 120 hours of community service after pleading guilty to subjecting his then girlfriend to two years of abuse

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Shamed Glasgow rugby star Rufus McLean who abused girlfriend avoids jail

Rufus McLean, who played for Glasgow Warriors and had three Scottish international caps, pled guilty to subjecting his girlfriend to a two-year abuse ordeal. He has avoided a jail sentence.

Daily Record

French Holocaust denier caught in Scotland handed second arrest warrant

Vincent Reynouard, 54, was handed the warrant as he sat in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Holocaust denier handed second arrest warrant during extradition hearing

Vincent Reynouard, 54, was given the document while in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

US fugitive Nicholas Rossi has extradition hearing postponed after refusing to attend

American citizen Nicholas Rossi, 35, was expected before Edinburgh Sheriff Court but, it was told, he refused to get into the prison van and it was…

Daily Record

Murder accused in court after death of teen Lewis McCartney in Edinburgh

Bailey Dowling, 19 and of London, made no plea when he appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, accused of the murder of Lewis McCartney.

Daily Record

Four men found guilty after being caught hare coursing in Stirling

They were sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court this week following trial.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh resident tells of moment neighbour had stand off with police on quiet street

The resident of Stillhouse Loan, Kirkliston, captured various images of armed police surrounding the home of Thomas Currie on July 6, 2022, following a stand-off with emergency services

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