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The star of a popular TV series is sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and assault.
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The star of a popular TV series is sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and assault.

The Scottish High Court has convicted actor Iain Robertson of nine years' imprisonment for rape and assault against women between 2004 and 2019. The 45-year-old actor, known for his role in the popular series 'River City,' was found guilty of five separate criminal acts, including domestic abuse and sexual assaults. Robertson, who played the character Stevie O'Hare, will serve three additional years under strict supervision after his prison sentence. The victim, who worked with him on the show, testified that he persisted in pursuing a relationship despite her clear rejection, leading to a brief intimate period before she insisted on maintaining a platonic bond. She described his behavior as violent and controlling during the trial.

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The star of a popular TV series is sentenced to nine years in prison for rape and assault.

The Scottish High Court has convicted actor Iain Robertson of nine years' imprisonment for rape and assault against women between 2004 and 2019. The 45-year-old actor, known for his role in the popular series 'River City,' was found guilty of five separate criminal acts, including domestic abuse and sexual assaults. Robertson, who played the character Stevie O'Hare, will serve three additional years under strict supervision after his prison sentence. The victim, who worked with him on the show, testified that he persisted in pursuing a relationship despite her clear rejection, leading to a brief intimate period before she insisted on maintaining a platonic bond. She described his behavior as violent and controlling during the trial.

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