Why did the lord advocate brief Swinney on Murrell charge? BBCRole of Scotland’s top law officer questioned after ‘bombshell’ over Peter Murrell charges The GuardianTop law officer told Swinney of Murrell charge nearly a year ago BBCFirst Minister was told of Peter Murrell’s charge nearly a year ago STV News‘Entirely appropriate’ for Lord Advocate to brief First Minister, Swinney says The Independent