Defence lawyer faces charges
A CRIMINAL defence lawyer has appeared on petition in Edinburgh Sheriff Court charged with taking or attempting to take mobile phones and drugs into Saughton Prison.
David Blair-Wilson, 53, from Dunfermline appeared from custody yesterday in front of Sheriff Paul Arthurson QC.
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Hide AdNo plea or declaration was made on his behalf and the case was continued for further inquiry. Blair-Wilson was released on bail.
The case follows a Lothian and Borders Police operation at the prison last Thursday.