Former River City Actor Iain Robertson Sentenced to Nine Years for Rape
Iain Robertson, 45, recognized for his role as Stevie O'Hara in BBC's River City, has received a nine-year prison sentence for five crimes, which include domestic violence and rape, committed against three women between 2004 and 2019. During the sentencing at the High Court in Glasgow, Judge Lady Drummond highlighted the 'long-lasting and life-changing' effects on the victims, who now endure anxiety and fear. Convicted of raping a colleague and assaulting another by pouring wine on her, Robertson also threatened a third woman, who is also an actress. He will be listed on the sex offenders' register and monitored for three years following his release. The BBC stated it was 'appalled' by his actions.
Key facts
- Iain Robertson sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and assault
- Convicted of five offences including domestic abuse against three women
- Offences occurred between 2004 and 2019
- Trial held at High Court in Glasgow; Robertson appeared via video link from Barlinnie prison
- Judge Lady Drummond said behaviour had 'long lasting and life-changing' impact
- Robertson raped a woman between 2018 and 2019; she worked with him on River City
- Found guilty of pouring wine over a second woman's head and her university coursework
- Found guilty of threatening and abusive behaviour towards a third woman, a fellow actor
- Defence advocate Gary Allan KC said Robertson has been out of work since 2023
- Robertson placed on sex offenders' register and will be supervised for three years after release
- BBC said it is 'appalled by these crimes'
Entities
Artists
- Iain Robertson
Institutions
- BBC
- River City
- High Court in Glasgow
- Barlinnie prison
- Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Locations
- Glasgow
- Scotland
- Carbeth
- Stirlingshire
- Tradeston
- Lake District