THE mother of a hero Black Watch soldier killed during a fight at an army camp in Germany is facing trial accused of swindling more than £67,000 in benefits over a period of more than five years.
Linda McComiskie – whose son Mark Connolly died last May – faces an allegation she claimed Income Support, housing benefit and council tax benefit in the years before her son's death.
Cupar Sheriff Court heard McComiskie is accused of failing to tell benefits chiefs she was living with partner Leslie Sneddon.
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