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Scottish 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.
- Iain Robertson, a 44-year-old BAFTA-winning actor known for River City and Small Faces, faces eight charges including rape and abusive behaviour in Glasgow.
- The charges, spanning January 2004 to April 2020, include alleged offences against four women, with one rape allegation occurring multiple times between 2018 and 2019.
- Accusations describe Robertson as controlling and psychologically manipulative, involving physical assaults such as lunging, hair pulling, and pouring wine over a woman at Glasgow properties.
- Defence lawyer Gary Allan KC stated that a special defence based on consent has been submitted, and both parties have agreed to hold a six-day trial at Glasgow's High Court in June 2026.
- Robertson remains on bail and denies all charges, while the case highlights alleged long-term abusive conduct by a public figure awaiting trial.
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BBC soap actor Iain Robertson facing trial for rape
Iain Robertson played the role of Stevie O’ Hara (Picture: AP) Iain Robertson, an actor from BBC’s River City, has been accused of rape and a range of offences against four women. The actor, who played Stevie O’Hara in the Scottish soap, is facing a total of eight charges that span between 2004-2020. They include an allegation of rape, involving one of the women on ‘various occasions’ between the years of 2018-2019. Iain has also been accused of…
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