"innocent of any criminality"
Is that a specific phrase that has a legal meaning I am unaware of? Why didn't he just say "I'm innocent". To me, the "of any criminality" means he did something wrong but that it wasn't against the law.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-46984747
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-46984747
Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has appeared in court charged with attempted rape and sexual assault.
He faced a total of 14 charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, also including breach of the peace and indecent assault.
The 64-year-old made no plea during the hearing and was released on bail.
Outside court, Mr Salmond said he was "innocent of any criminality" and added that he would defend himself "to the utmost".
Police had been investigating following a Scottish government inquiry into complaints of sexual harassment against Mr Salmond.
Mr Salmond, who was first minister from 2007 to 2014, was interviewed by police on Wednesday.