Worrying times for some ahead27 Aug 2020 20:30
Former administrators at Rangers FC will today continue their court fight to win millions of pounds in compensation from police and prosecutors.
David Whitehouse and Paul Clark are pursuing the massive damages claims against Police Scotland and Lord Advocate James Wolffe QC.
The pair are seeking payouts for alleged wrongful detention, arrest and prosecution.Whitehouse and Clark were the subject of an abortive attempt to prosecute them following the Rangers takeover by Craig Whyte and the club’s administration and liquidation.
Legal insiders say the men are heavily favoured in the legal battle in the wake of recent developments involving former Ibrox director Imran Ahmad.
Last week, BBC Scotland told how Ahmad was to receive a public apology from the head of Scotland’s prosecution service and significant damages after being wrongly prosecuted on fraud charges.
Ahmad, who is also suing the Lord Advocate and Police Scotland, was prosecuted in 2015 over the Rangers takeover.
All charges were dropped in 2018. He initially wanted £2million in damages but it’s understood he is now claiming tens of millions.
BBC Scotland saw a letter from the legal team representing the Lord Advocate, dated August 12. It stated: “The Lord Advocate intends to issue a public apology that Mr Ahmad should never have been prosecuted. In addition, damages will be paid.”
If Whitehouse and Clark are successful, they would be in line for huge payouts. Whitehouse, of Cheshire, is seeking £9million, while Clark, of Surrey, is suing for £5million.