Ex-Scotland rugby star Stuart Hogg convicted of five-year domestic abuse campaign against wife
DISGRACED former Scotland rugby skipper Stuart Hogg has been convicted of a five-year domestic abuse campaign against his estranged wife.
The 32-year-old rugby ace admitted the charge against Gillian Hogg on the first day of his trial today.
We told earlier how Hogg arrived at court this morning flanked by his mum Margaret and dad John.
The trial was due to last three days at Selkirk Sheriff Court.
Sheriff Peter Paterson read out the charges and Hogg, who stood in the dock wearing a navy three-piece suit, answered “yes”.
He initially faced further charges but his not guilty pleas to them were accepted by the prosecutor.
He will appear back in court next month to be sentenced.
Hogg, who now plays for French club Montpellier, donned a poppy and a black protective cover on his left hand as he turned up at court.
He had initially been due to stand trial in September but was arrested the day before the hearing after over fresh allegations and breach of bail claims.
Hogg was accused of monitoring Gillian's communications and controlling her family life under section one of the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act.
He missed an earlier court appearance last month and his lawyer told the hearing he'd been "excused".
Hogg had initially denied all charges before today's appearance.
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