The husband of former Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon was charged with embezzlement in a probe into the finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party, leading to a shocking setback for the political couple.
Key Points
Peter Murrell, Sturgeon's husband, charged with embezzlement
Investigation into the funding and finances of Scotland's pro-independence governing party
Sturgeon previously resigned after 8 years as party leader
Cons
Shocking setback for Nicola Sturgeon and her husband
Potential negative impact on the Scottish National Party's reputation