Weekend court roll – Skye murder trial starts and an unrepentant teen rapist
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Our reporters have been sitting in courtrooms across the north and north-east this week and covered a wide variety of cases.
Crime and courts
Drunk Inverness woman bit police officer on the hand
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The constable had approached Natalie Dyce after she shouted racial abuse at a group of people on the street, Inverness Sheriff Court was told.
Elgin postman admits drink-driving in delivery van
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An anonymous call tipped off police officers that Gregor Gilchrist was driving his postal van while under the influence of alcohol.
Skye police officers describe moment gunman was Tasered after shooting at house
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Sergeant Christopher Tait and Inspector Bruce Crawford were giving evidence at the trial of Finlay MacDonald, who has denied murdering his brother-in-law at his home on Skye.
Elgin woman crashed into railings while four times the limit
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Georgia Clarke had been on a night out with her boyfriend, but following an argument decided to drive herself home.
Driver stopped after 18th birthday celebration was more than twice the limit
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Erin Duncan made the "stupid decision" to drive home from the centre of Aberdeen following her milestone celebration.
Soldier flicked blood over Inverness Airbnb and caused more than £7,000 worth of damage
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Jaq Hodgson also smashed two light fittings and a television during his destructive fit of rage.
Renee and Andrew MacRae: Murdered Inverness mum’s best friend Val Steventon dies
Mrs Steventon played a key part in bringing the Inverness mother and son's killer to justice.
‘I was just screaming in horror’: Wife of Skye shooting victim describes husband’s final moments
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Lyn-Anne MacKinnon said her brother Finlay MacDonald arrived at her home with a shotgun and then she heard two or three shots.
Aberdeen man admits historic physical assaults on children
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Colin Dick, 56, appeared in Aberdeen Sheriff Court and admitted a series of charges of assault against children.
Skye shooting accused blamed osteopath for ruining his life and threatened to kill him, jury told
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Rowena MacDonald, the wife of Finlay MacDonald, said her husband suffered back pain and was unhappy with his treatment.
Abusive man tackled after trying to push past Inverness court security
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William Mackenzie was "taken to the ground" by security staff as he tried to bypass the entry search at Inverness Justice Centre.
Moray Council loses fostering court fight
Exclusive: Taxpayers left with £1.3m bill after council chiefs falsely accused foster parent of ‘sexual impropriety’
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Social worker’s damning court evidence lifts lid on culture at Moray Council
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‘Moray Council’s unacceptable conduct raises significant concerns about children in care’
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Aberdeen Mini driver led police on high-speed chase with child in car
Dyce dog spared death sentence following Covid party attack on police
‘Dress that Broke the Internet’ husband jailed for horrific abuse of wife
Aberdeen football hooligan handed UK match ban after clash with Rangers supporters
Would-be Inverness carjacker who claimed to have gun near toy store spared jail
Man in dock accused of serious assault in Aberdeen pub’s toilets
Drink-driver fined £640 after moving car to avoid £15 parking charge
Dangerous driver who hadn’t driven for 15 years banned after causing head-on collision
Two women targeted by Forres man in ‘absolutely terrifying’ random incidents
‘I will gut you like a fish’: Sadistic thug stabbed woman during 21-hour hostage ordeal in Aberdeen home
RAF man’s unprovoked attack on woman at Elgin taxi rank
Danger driver admits causing death of beloved Turriff grandad in tragic crash
Yob who spat at Aberdeen Asda security guard jailed to ‘protect’ shop workers
Highland paedophile used coded message to trade sick child abuse material
‘I’ll slit your throat’: Fare dodger’s vile threat to Aberdeen taxi driver
Remorseless Highland rapist who brutalised women jailed for 10 years
Firm fined £430,000 after worker crushed at Aberdeen construction site
Man who crashed into Tain building was three-times the limit
Man in dock on domestic abuse charge after ‘play boxing’ with partner goes ‘over the top’
Paedophile sent undercover cop posing as boy ‘extremely disturbing’ messages
Nurse who assaulted Highland care home residents spared jail
Paedophile caught with 10,000 indecent images claims he has ‘no attraction to children’
Keith man gave woman crack cocaine and whisky then raped her twice
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