Goodwillie Faces Private Prosecution

A former Scottish footballer, David Goodwillie, is facing a rare private prosecution after a civil court previously found him and a teammate liable for rape in 2017—though no criminal charges were ever filed. A procedural hearing in Edinburgh cleared the way for a full two-day trial scheduled for November 12th and 13th, where judges will decide if the case can proceed to indictment. Surprisingly, Goodwillie’s legal team now says he no longer wishes to be prosecuted, a stark shift from his earlier public stance of fighting to clear his name. The court is now seeking clarity on his official position and ensuring he has access to all evidence against him. If the judges grant permission, an indictment could follow, setting the stage for a potential criminal trial. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1df94ea45bbb2bb