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Footballer faces private rape prosecution after Scottish government approves legal aid funding

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The Scottish government has approved a legal aid application for the private prosecution of former Scotland striker David Goodwillie for rape.

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A civil court ruled in 2017 that Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson raped Denise Clair at a property in West Lothian following a night out in 2011, but no criminal charges were filed against the pair.

Ms Clair is seeking a rare private prosecution, where an individual seeks to prosecute rather than the Crown, but is reliant on financial assistance from the government to go ahead.

After a long-running application, which First Minister John Swinney said in November was taking too long, ministers announced on Sunday that legal aid had been granted.

Speaking to the Sunday Post – which has championed Ms Clair’s cause – she said: “I am elated that after all these years I can finally begin the journey to proper justice.

“I have waited all this time to have the facts of this case tested in criminal court.

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“It is disappointing that the Scottish government made me wait an agonising extra year for a decision they could have made in 24 hours given they agree how exceptional this case is.”

She added: “I’m determined to see this journey to the bitter end for me and every other rape victim let down by our criminal justice system.”

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The newspaper reported the funding amounts to £2,500.

A spokesperson for the Scottish government said: “This has been a particularly unique and complex case which required detailed consideration.

“After careful assessment ministers have decided to award legal aid in this case.”

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Goodwillie currently plays for West of Scotland League side Glasgow United, but at the time of the attack he and Robertson played for Dundee United.

Speaking on a podcast in 2023, Goodwillie denied any wrongdoing, saying: “I’m an innocent man.

“I still say to this day, I’m walking about free, I’m not on the sex offenders’ register, I’ve not got any charges for this, I don’t even have a criminal record any more.”

Robertson previously denied any wrongdoing.

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