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Woman's fitness to plead remains in question as solicitor reveals client has neurological condition





A woman at the centre of an alleged £40,000 fraud has a neurological condition, according to her solicitor.

Fiona Taylor's fitness, or otherwise, to render a plea has been the crux of a protracted case during which she has been assessed by medical specialists.

Solicitor Sylvia Maclennan told Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday that Taylor's medical records over a 10-year period were still being reviewed.

She told Sheriff Gerrard Sinclair: "I checked last week and the medical people are still in the process of gathering the records. As soon as these have been completed the report will be made available to a psychologist who will assess whether the accused is fit to instruct me."

Taylor, of Glamis Road, Wick, is alleged on indictment to have pretended to a pensioner that she needed money to help her granddaughter with her rent arrears and for the purchase and running of the Wick Airport Café.

The man was to be given ownership of the business for his £33,000 investment. Taylor (63) is further accused of inducing the 88-year-old to pay her £7000 for a car that she would use to drive him about.

The offences are said to have been committed between December 10, 2015 and July 1, 2016.

Fiscal David Barclay said that he had no objection to a suggestion by Miss Maclennan for a continuation of the case to March 30.

The fiscal added: "I am aware of the unusual background in this case. Matters have to be investigated and such things can't be done immediately."

Sheriff Sinclair allowed the continuation.


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