Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon expressed relief and vindication as Police Scotland confirmed she would face no action in the investigation into SNP finances, with her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, charged with embezzlement. Former SNP treasurer Colin Beattie was also cleared, ending a two-year cloud of suspicion for Ms Sturgeon, who maintained her innocence throughout. The investigation, dubbed Operation Branchform, has cast a shadow over the SNP, leading to resignations and ongoing political implications.
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Kansas sheriff’s deputy Elijah Ming killed responding to call at home
A Kansas sheriff's deputy, Elijah Ming, was shot and killed while responding to a civil standby call on Saturday afternoon; the suspect, Shawn Harris, 38, barricaded himself inside a residence before being apprehended. Deputy Ming, who served nearly nine years, was taken to the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, prompting condolences from local officials and an investigation by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Want More Context? 🔎
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