Criminal defence advocate accused of professional misconduct

The allegations relate to text messages and an intimate photograph

He’s one of Scotland’s most high profile criminal defence advocates, but tonight Brian McConnachie KC is awaiting a verdict on his own behaviour.

An independent panel have to decide, if he’s guilty of professional misconduct.

He doesn’t deny sending them to a woman but claims it’s a private matter and shouldn’t be the subject of disciplinary action.

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