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

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

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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