Alexander Lawrie

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Former Hibs footballer guilty of five domestic abuse related offences

6 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Alexander Lawrie

Jordon Forster, 31, assaulted victim Jade Steven by pushing her up against a wall and throttling her and also lashing out at her with the bottle during a violent bust up at her flat. Forster regularly smashed household items during fiery arguments, repeatedly made derogatory comments to her and attempted to control what she wore and could eat and drink while they were a couple. The 6ft 2” brute also attacked a child by pushing him on the body causing him to fall to the ground.
Former Scots footie star accused of deliberately getting booked in gambling scam

6 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Alexander Lawrie |Eve Beattie

Ex-Livingston star Keaghan Jacobs, 35, faces court over claims he intentionally earned a yellow card in a 2019 match vs Celtic to aid a betting scam. A former SPFL star is due to appear in court accused of deliberately getting himself booked in an attempt to cheat at gambling. Keaghan Jacobs, 35, is alleged to have picked up a yellow card on purpose while playing for Livingston in a Scottish Premiership league match against Celtic.
Former police inspector accused of perjury over topless women tribunal evidence

6 days ago | edinburghnews.scotsman.com | Alexander Lawrie

Henshaw appeared from custody at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last month. | National World A former Police Scotland firearms officer is alleged to have committed perjury over evidence he gave to an employment tribunal involving a colleague. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues.
Edinburgh footballer accused of deliberately getting himself booked

6 days ago | edinburghnews.scotsman.com | Alexander Lawrie

A former SPFL star is due to appear in court accused of deliberately getting himself booked in an attempt to cheat at gambling. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting...
Gambling addict who embezzled £400,000 from Scottish estates jailed

1 week ago | edinburghnews.scotsman.com | Alexander Lawrie

A gambling addict who embezzled more than £400,000 from two historic Scots estates while working as a bookkeeper has been jailed for 32 months. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting...
Gambling addict who embezzled more than £400,000 from historic Scots estates jailed

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Alexander Lawrie

Crooked David Proudfoot covered up the scam by producing fake HMRC tax references and invoices and spent the "overwhelming majority" of the cash gambling. A gambling addict who embezzled more than £400,000 from two historic Scots estates while working as a bookkeeper has been jailed for 32 months. David Proudfoot was employed with agricultural firm Andersons Northern Ltd when he stole the massive amount of cash by transferring funds into his own account over a 10 year period.
Edinburgh Sheriff Court news - Finance worker admits embezzlement

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Alexander Lawrie

David Proudfoot was employed as a bookkeeper with Andersons Northern Ltd when he began transferring huge sums of cash from the accounts of two historic Scots estates into his own. Proudfoot managed to cover up his deceit by producing fake invoices and using bogus HMRC tax references while working with the company between 2012 and 2022.
Former Hibs star Jordon Forster banned from contacting ex-partner for 20 years after campaign of abuse

1 week ago | edinburghnews.scotsman.com | Alexander Lawrie

Former Hibs star Jordon Forster has been banned from contacting an ex-partner for 20 years after he was found guilty of carrying out a brutal five year campaign of domestic abuse against her. Thank you for signing up!Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting...
Ex-Hibs star dodges jail after strangling girlfriend in violent campaign of abuse

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Alexander Lawrie

Jade Steven said Jordon Forster was "unpredictable" and "liked to be in control". Former Hibs star Jordon Forster has been banned from contacting an ex-partner for 20 years after he was found guilty of carrying out a brutal five year campaign of domestic abuse against her. Forster, 31, repeatedly assaulted former girlfriend Jade Steven during the couple’s “toxic” relationship including strangling her and striking her to the head with a bottle.
Former Bay City Roller walks free from court

1 week ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | Alexander Lawrie

Pat McGlynn was alleged to have followed and spied on his brother John and sister-in-law Yvonne outside their home in Loanhead, Midlothian. Pat, 67, was also claimed to have acted aggressively, gesticulate towards the couple and point a camera that was believed to be recording Yvonne McGlynn at her home. The musician was said to have carried out the stalking campaign including blocking their driveway and leaving threatening voicemails between October 2020 and September 2021.