Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being convicted of raping a woman and assaulting two others. The 45-year-old, who played Stevie O’Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences—including domestic abuse—against the women committed between 2004 and 2019, according to coverage by [ca.news.yahoo.com](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/former-river-city-actor-jailed-094059959.html).
Former River City Actor Jailed for Nine Years
Robertson, residing in Carbeth, Stirlingshire, appeared for sentencing via video link from HMP Barlinnie. Alongside the nine-year jail term, Lady Drummond ordered that Robertson be placed on the sex offenders’ register indefinitely, subjected to indefinite non-harassment orders, and supervised for a further three years upon his release, as reported by [dailyrecord.co.uk](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/river-city-actor-iain-robertson-37466929).
Details of the Charges and Court Proceedings
During the trial at the High Court in Glasgow, witnesses described Robertson as “violent” and “controlling.” Prosecutors from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) presented evidence that Robertson subjected victims to violence, threats, and aggression, engaging in psychological manipulation.
In addition to the charges involving the first woman, Robertson was convicted of assaulting a second woman by pouring wine over her and her university coursework during an incident in the Lake District in September 2007. He was also found guilty of threatening and abusive behaviour towards a third female, a fellow actor, after hounding her with an obsessive amount of calls, voicemails, and unwanted gifts sent to theatres where she was performing.
Impact on Victims and Institutional Response
Lady Drummond told Robertson during sentencing that his behavior had a long lasting and life-changing
impact on his victims, who now suffer from anxiety, fear, flashbacks, and ongoing problems with trust and a sense of safety.
Procurator Fiscal Faye Cook stated that Robertson held a high-profile career position while privately assaulting and abusing females who trusted him. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the BBC expressed that the broadcaster is appalled by the crimes and that their thoughts remain with the victims, as detailed by [thesun.co.uk](https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/39847029/river-city-actor-jailed-for-rape-and-assault/). Robertson’s contract with the Glasgow-based soap had ended in the months preceding his arrest.
Sources: ca.news.yahoo.com.
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