And today, former First Minister Alex Salmond was cleared of sexually assaulting nine women. A jury found the former SNP leader not guilty on 12 of the sexual assault charges facing him, while another was found not proven. Here, we take a look back at his career in pictures...
13. Charged
Alex Salmond leaves Edinburgh Sheriff Court the day after being charged by police in January last year. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Duncan McGlynn
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