Compare and Contrast

Former Scottish athletics star Liz McColgan - was been found not guilty of assault the other day - by a Sheriff who described her accuser's evidence as 'not credible or reliable'.

Liz McColgan's accuser was her former husband - Peter McColgan who claimed that his  estranged wife Liz had assaulted him at the family home they shared together in Carnoustie - following the break up of their marriage.

Peter McColgan claimed that he was punched and attacked by his former wife - in July this year - and the incident also led to a separate charge against of breach of the peace against Liz McColgan - which was also thrown out.

Liz McColgan always denied the denied the attack - and the judge agreed with her - so all charges were dropped.

Liz McColgan's defence soliticor described Peter McColgan's behaviour as "shifty and conniving" - and claimed that he made up allegations that to ruin his former wife's career.

Serious stuff.

But what I don't understand is how can Peter McColgan just walk away - after making such serious allegations - without being charged with perjury himself and/or for wasting police time.

Because both their stories can't be correct - and while it's common for two witnesses to an incident to have markedly different recollections - there's a world of difference between a pushing and shoving row - and an actual physical assault.

The contrast with Tommy Sheridan trial for perjury - seems to the obvious comparison to make.

After the trial Liz McColgan said:

"This shows me I am on my way to a new life and away from someone who has tried to control me or control what I have done.

There are men who really are being beaten up by their wives, and for him to pretend that happened, and portray me in that way, is a disgrace.

This has been a really hard six months for me and my family. There's a lot more to this story. It's been a difficult life with Peter McColgan."

Good for her.

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