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Newcastle Man Appears in Court with Former MP Accused of Illegally Gambling on General Election
- Craig Williams, a former MP, is in court for cheating at gambling related to the 2024 general election, alongside 14 others who face similar charges.
- Russell George and Thomas James have pleaded not guilty as part of a group accused of insider betting on the election date.
- Operation Scott investigates alleged gambling by politicians and Conservative Party members as stated by Sam Stein KC, prosecuting on behalf of the Gambling Commission.
- If convicted, the defendants may face up to two years in prison for offences related to insider betting on the election date.
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Former MP accused of cheating at gambling on general election appears in court
Craig Williams, 39, of Llanfair Caereinion, served as the parliamentary private secretary to Rishi Sunak during his time as prime minister.
·London, United Kingdom
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