From the BBC:
The former aide to [SNP] Education Secretary Mike Russell, who left his post after a row over an internet blog, has been charged with breach of the peace.
Mark MacLachlan, 47, quit his role after it emerged he had used the blog to smear political rivals…
It is understood police took the action in response to emails allegedly from the blogger to his former boss.
You can read the full story here.
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