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Stuart Hogg: Former Scotland rugby captain given community payback and non-harassment orders for domestic abuse
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been sentenced to a community payback order and a five-year non-harassment order for abusing his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg, over five years.
Hogg pleaded guilty to a domestic abuse charge, with incidents including sending over 200 text messages to Gillian Hogg, causing her a panic attack.
Sheriff Peter Paterson stated that the sentence was an 'alternative to custody' and emphasized the importance of accountability for domestic abuse.
The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service highlighted the significant trauma caused by domestic abuse, urging victims to report such offenses.