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Updated Jul 23, 2026
iain robertson
Iain Robertson, former actor from River City, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and assault in Scotland.
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Iain Robertson, former actor from River City, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and assault in Scotland.
Iain Robertson, known for his role in the Scottish TV series River City, was sentenced to nine years imprisonment after being found guilty of rape and related sexual offences. The conviction follows a legal process overseen by the Judiciary of Scotland, with coverage by major UK news outlets including BBC and Sky News. Public interest and search activity surged notably in Great Britain as the details of the case emerged, with many seeking updates on this significant criminal sentencing.
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HMA v Iain Robertson - Judiciary of Scotland
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