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Alex Salmond Dies Amid Bankruptcy and Legal Battles

11/2/2025

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Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, died in October 2024 at age 69.
His estate is seeking a 'trustee in sequestration' due to bankruptcy.
He contested two court cases: a judicial review against the Scottish government and a High Court trial on 14 sexual misconduct charges.
He was acquitted of most charges and incurred over £500,000 in legal fees, a toll his lawyer said outweighed any government compensation.

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Story summary

Alex Salmond, the former First Minister of Scotland, died in October 2024 at age 69.
His estate is seeking a 'trustee in sequestration' due to bankruptcy.
He contested two court cases: a judicial review against the Scottish government and a High Court trial on 14 sexual misconduct charges.
He was acquitted of most charges and incurred over £500,000 in legal fees, a toll his lawyer said outweighed any government compensation.