Stuart Hogg Convicted of Domestic Abuse, Faces MBE Scrutiny

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been convicted of domestic abuse against his estranged wife, Gillian Hogg, prompting calls for him to be stripped of his MBE. First Minister John Swinney expressed his disappointment in Hogg's actions, labeling them as 'incredibly disappointing' and agreed that the calls for revocation of his honor are 'reasonable and understandable'. Hogg received a one-year community payback order after admitting to abusive behavior over a five-year period, which included tracking his wife's movements and sending distressing messages. Gillian Hogg criticized the leniency of the sentence, stating it felt like 'absolutely no punishment.' Although Swinney condemned Hogg's behavior, he refrained from commenting on the appropriateness of the court's sentence. Hogg, who was awarded the MBE for his contributions to rugby, is currently playing for Montpellier in France.