Stuart Hogg faces a year of supervision after admitting to domestic abuse against his estranged wife over five years
Selkirk: So, Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been given a community payback order after admitting to abusing his estranged wife, Gillian. This all went down in court recently, and it’s pretty serious stuff.
He pleaded guilty to domestic abuse that spanned five years. The court heard he was controlling, sending her alarming messages, and even tracking her movements. Not cool at all.
The sheriff decided on a year of supervision instead of jail time, which is a bit of a break for Hogg. He’s also banned from contacting Gillian for five years, which is a good move to keep her safe.
Hogg’s behavior had been pretty erratic, especially after they moved to Exeter in 2019. He was out partying a lot, and it really took a toll on their relationship. His wife noticed a big change in herself, and it sounds like things got pretty rough.
In 2023, after a particularly bad episode where he bombarded her with texts, she finally decided to leave him and sought help. It’s heartbreaking to hear how much stress this caused her, even leading to panic attacks.
Now, Hogg is living abroad and going through a divorce. He’s still trying to get back into rugby, but this whole situation is a huge shadow over his career. It’s a reminder that no one should have to deal with that kind of fear in a relationship.
The prosecutor made it clear that domestic abuse is taken seriously, no matter who the offender is. It’s a tough situation, and hopefully, this will encourage others in similar situations to speak up and seek help.
