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Former SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon is speaking out after her ex-husband, Peter Murrell, pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $400,000 from the party—money he used on luxury cars, a motorhome, and everyday luxuries. Sturgeon, who served as Scotland’s First Minister while Murrell was party chief, says she feels like she’s serving time for crimes she didn’t commit and refuses to apologize for his actions. She insists she won’t take responsibility for men’s misdeeds, a stance she says many women relate to. With sentencing set for June—also the month of two critical SNP by-elections—the party faces mounting pressure and calls for a financial review. Sturgeon, now living in London, is reportedly seeking a fresh start as authorities explore recovering stolen funds, potentially including the sale of their jointly owned home. She maintains personal accountability for her own choices, but not for Murrell’s deception.

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