US EditionScottish Actor Who Appeared in BBC River City Accused of Rape
SCOTLAND, JUL 9 – Robertson faces charges of rape, assault, and controlling behaviour involving multiple women over several years, with a trial set for June 2026 in Glasgow.
- Actor Iain Robertson, known for roles in River City and Small Faces, faces eight charges related to alleged offences from 2004 to 2020.
- The charges arise from accusations of rape and abusive, controlling behaviour towards four women, including incidents in Glasgow's Southside and Aberdeenshire.
- Allegations encompass physical assaults such as lunging and dragging by the hair, verbal abuse, persistent contact, and sending unwanted gifts over several years.
- Robertson pleads not guilty and his defence lodged a special defence of consent for one charge, with a trial fixed for June 2026 at Glasgow High Court.
- Robertson remains on bail awaiting a trial expected to last six days, reflecting serious allegations spanning a lengthy period against multiple women.
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