Goodwillie lawyer says he does not wish to be prosecuted as hearing date set Denise Clair is attempting to privately prosecure David Goodwillie. Evening Standard · Jun 26
Scottish Government approves legal aid for David Goodwillie rape victim The Scottish Government has approved a legal aid application for the private prosecution of disgraced footballer David Goodwillie for rape. The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025
Scottish Government approves legal aid for Goodwillie private prosecution Denise Clair sought the funding to pursue action against Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2025
Swinney ‘dissatisfied’ by delays to Goodwillie victim aid decision David Goodwillie and former teammate David Robertson were ruled in a civil court in 2017 to have raped Denise Clair. Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
Glasgow club threatened with eviction over pursuit of convicted rapist David Goodwillie David Goodwillie turned out for Glasgow United in a recent friendly The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2023
Raith Rovers owner blasted by Val McDermid for supporting 'unrepentant rapist' David Goodwillie The lifelong fan spoke out this week and slammed the owner John Sim for standing by the striker who was signed in January. Daily Record · Apr 15, 2022
Top prosecutor offers to meet David Goodwillie rape victim to explain why criminal charges not pursued Solicitor General for Scotland, Ruth Charteris, offered to meet Denise Clair to explain the Crown Office's position and hear her views. Daily Record · Feb 23, 2022
Solicitor General offers to meet woman raped by David Goodwillie Solicitor General Ruth Charteris said she wants to meet Denise Clair to explain the decision not to prosecute Goodwillie and David Robertson. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022
David Goodwillie and ex-teammate could face private prosecution for raping woman Thomas Ross QC hopes to mount a private prosecutionagainst Goodwillie and David Robertson for the rape of Denise Clair. Daily Record · Feb 22, 2022
Woman raped by David Goodwillie condemns football authorities for ‘silence’ Denise Clair spoke for the first time since a backlash against Raith Rovers saw the club confirm Goodwillie would not play for them after all. The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022
Rape victim says David Goodwillie outrage after Raith move is 'years too late' Denise Clair says the willingness of authorities to turn a blind eye as he continued to play senior football with Clyde following civil action was 'appalling'. Daily Record · Feb 6, 2022
Who is David Goodwillie? Timeline of footballer after controversial Raith Rovers signing The Fife club have come under immense scrutiny over the signing of the 32-year-old, who was ruled to have raped a woman following a civil court case in 2017. Daily Record · Feb 1, 2022