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Stuart Hogg charged with stalking ANOTHER woman at same time he faces abuse claims against ex-wife
Hogg was nicked after returning to Scotland from France
EX-SCOTLAND rugby captain Stuart Hogg was led into court in handcuffs yesterday after he was arrested over fresh stalking allegations by a second woman.
The star, 32, was nicked hours before he was due to stand trial on domestic abuse charges involving estranged wife Gillian, 37. He was later bailed.
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A source said: "He's lucky not to have been remanded."
The rugby ace appeared in court accused of causing fear to a second alleged stalking victim with "alarming and distressing" messages.
The ex-Scotland captain, 32, faced charges of targeted
Jill O'Donnell at the same time as he is accused of a domestic abuse campaign against his estranged wife Gillian.
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The details emerged after Hogg was led into Jedburgh Sheriff Court in handcuffs following his arrest on Monday.
He had been due to stand trial yesterday over the claims involving Gillian, 37, and also be sentenced after admitting breaches of bail conditions not to approach her.
But the case was put back to November after three new charges were added.
One alleges Hogg's conduct caused "fear or alarm" to Ms O'Donnell on April 1, 2023 and August 23 this year.
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It states he phoned her "at antisocial hours", sent "messages of an alarming and distressing nature" and contacted her despite being asked not to.
Hogg, dressed in a white jumper and blue trousers, spoke only to confirm his name.
Stuart Hogg leaves court after dodging jail for bail breach after contacting ex wife
The dad of four, from Hawick, Roxburghshire, also faced claims of a fresh bail breach last month.
It's alleged he blocked Gillian's car, preventing her from driving off, and also contacted her on FaceTime calls.
Sheriff Kevin McCarron had told Hogg in July it was "highly unlikely" he would remain at liberty if he breached any court orders.
Yesterday his lawyer Mat Patrick said in court: "There is nothing in the new allegations that allege violence or any threats of violence."
He added that Hogg used Face- Time in a bid "to speak to his kids".
The ex-British Lion was then told by Sheriff Peter Paterson: "It seems part of this may be your desire to see your children. For that reason you are going to be released on bail."
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But the law chief warned him not to approach or contact his estranged wife "under any circumstances".
Hogg, now at French club Montpellier, denies all charges including abusing and stalking Gillian over seven years.
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