Nicola Sturgeon’s lawyer, Aamer Anwar, says Sturgeon’s statement to police will not be released. Multiple outlets report that Anwar argues the investigation has already provided “exoneration” through the correct process, so there is no need to publish the statement. The reports also cite Anwar’s criticism of public commentary about the case, describing it as a “court of media opinion,” and suggest that pressure to disclose the statement is unwarranted. One outlet characterizes the police investigation as “gold-plated,” indicating it was thorough and sufficient to establish her innocence. The coverage does not describe the contents of the statement or any new findings from police, focusing instead on Anwar’s position that the matter has been dealt with through the formal process and that releasing the statement would not be necessary.