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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

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

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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.

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

Edinburgh Live

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

Daily Mirror

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.

Glasgow Live

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.

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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.

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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

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh street evacuated as neighbour threatens to blow up his house after breakup

Thomas Currie mounted a two-hour stand-off with police and told them he was going to turn on the gas in his property and ignite it.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow Warriors terminate contract of Rufus McLean over domestic abuse case

Rufus McLean, 22, admitted charges of domestic abuse at Edinburgh Sheriff Court which included subjecting his partner to abusive outbursts and monitoring her social media.

Daily Record

Glasgow Warriors terminate contract of player who hit girlfriend and tracked her phone

Warriors have terminated the Rufus McLean's contract with immediate effect after he appeared at at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last week.

The Independent UK

Rufus McLean has Glasgow Warriors contract terminated after domestic abuse guilty plea

Warriors initially suspended the 22-year-old Scotland international after he admitted domestic abuse charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last week

The Independent UK

Rufus McLean suspended by Glasgow Warriors after guilty plea to domestic abuse charges

The 22-year-old faced charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday and his rugby union future could be decided later in the week.

Daily Mirror

Drunk passenger yells and swears at Ryanair cabin crew on flight over 'freezing' lasagne

Samuel Smith, 64, avoided a jail term by the "narrowest of margins" after the drunken outburst on a Ryanair flight from Gran Canaria to Edinburgh in which he swore at cabin crew

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