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Goodwillie prosecutors 'wrong' not to put footballer on trial for rape, court hears

Goodwillie prosecutors 'wrong' not to put footballer on trial for rape, court hears
BBC Scotland Thursday 12 November 2026, 17:31 UTC 1 min read
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Denise Clair has brought a case for a private criminal prosecution against the footballer, who was ruled to have raped her by a civil court.

Denise Clair has brought a case for a private criminal prosecution against the footballer, who was ruled to have raped her by a civil court.
Goodwillie (ORG) Denise Clair (PERSON)
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