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Alan McEwen

Ex-SNP aide drag queen cleared of taking photos to view or share of unconscious pal's genitals

A former SNP campaign manager and renowned drag queen has been cleared of snapping voyeur photos to view or share of his half-naked pal as he lay unconscious.

Nathan Sparling, 31, was on trial accused of taking images of the man while his penis was exposed following a boozy drinking session.

Sparling, who was an aide to ex-SNP depute leader Angus Robertson, was accused of using the victim’s phone to take several pictures at his Edinburgh flat.

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