Jury finds Dundee man guilty of rape
A Hilltown man has been found guilty of rape by a jury at the High Court in Dundee. (...)
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Rape cases at four-year high — but support groups say most still go unreported
The number of rape cases recorded in Tayside has reached a four-year high. (...)
Cupar woman who falsely claimed rape sentenced to six months' detention
A young Fife woman who falsely claimed she had been raped by an ex-boyfriend has been detained for six months at Cupar Sheriff Court. (...)
'It is a disgrace' — appeal judges cut rapist Scott Watson's minimum sentence
A serial sex attacker could soon be back on the streets of Angus. (...)
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Scotland's recorded crime at new low, despite rise in violent crimes
Recorded crime in Scotland has dropped to its lowest level in 35 years — despite a rise in rape and attempted rape cases. (...)
Patrick Rae showed 'no remorse' for brutal rape and murder of Mary McLaren
Convicted rapist Patrick Rae has been sentenced to life imprisonment — for a minimum of 20 years — after being found guilty of raping and murdering Dundee mum Mary McLaren while on the run from the Irish police for another alleged sexual attack. (...)
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Organisations warn rape and sexual assault rates may be far worse than official figures reveal
Police in Tayside are investigating an allegation of rape almost every week — but concerned experts have insisted that this represents just a tiny fraction of offences being committed in the area. (...)
Dundee man guilty of two counts of rape
A 51-year-old Dundee man has been convicted of two counts of rape following a seven-day trial at the city's High Court. (...)
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Reception promotes White Ribbon Campaign against violence
Around 50 men from the Dundee area who take an active role in challenging violence against women attended a civic reception in the City Chambers this week. (...)
Dundee United FC star David Goodwillie is charged with rape
Dundee United and Scotland footballer David Goodwillie (21) has been charged with raping a woman at a New Year house party in West Lothian. He has since been released on bail. (...)
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Poster campaign clear on sexual abuse and rape
A high-profile poster and postcard campaign aimed at ending violence against women has been launched in Perth. (...)
Luke Atherton jailed for under-age sex after rape claim
An Angus man who found himself the subject of a false rape allegation has been imprisoned for having unlawful sex with the 14-year-old girl who made the claim. (...)
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Teenager Rebecca Wood made false rape allegation
A teenager dialled 999 and accused her ex-boyfriend of trying to rape her after the pair argued. (...)
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Rapists free to walk the streets
Rapists are free to walk the streets of Tayside because so many victims are not reporting attacks to the police, it has been claimed. (...)
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Groups against anonymity for rape accused
Support groups say more guilty men would walk free from sexual attacks if those accused of rape were granted anonymity. (...)
Failed rape conviction rate concerns support groups
Over 95% of rape cases recorded by police in Tayside and Fife failed to end in a conviction, figures have revealed. (...)
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