He was a larger than life figure who brought politics alive, whatever you thought of him. I did lose respect for him though over the doings at Bute House, whether he was innocent in the eyes of the law or not.
Legal battles took a huge toll on Alex Salmond's health during the final years of his life, say former FM's friends
I have to agree with this, i think anyone facing these sort of Charges would suffer immence pressure from the State and would have Broken many People. Sturgeon and her Husband, both have their Hands dirty in this affair.