A woman who accused former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond of sexual harassment has found the Holyrood committee's investigation 'more traumatic' than the High Court trial. The woman, speaking anonymously to the BBC, said the Scottish Government 'let down' women who complained because of its unlawful investigation. But she said the committee inquiry set up to look into the botched investigation of Mr Salmond had turned the issue into a 'political fight' and suggested any conclusions it reaches will be 'utterly useless'. She also denied claims that there had been a conspiracy to target Mr Salmond and said: 'It is utterly absurd to suggest that nine women could be persuaded to lie to the police, to perjure themselves in court.'