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Former River City star Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape and assault
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of Iain Robertson's sentencing broadly agrees on the facts of the case, with all outlets reporting his conviction and sentencing for rape. However, the framing and emphasis of the stories differ slightly, with some outlets focusing on the sentencing and others on the conviction itself. The tone of the coverage is generally serious and critical, with no notable divergence along left or centre lines, as all provided outlets are centre-aligned.
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Evening Standard
Former River City star Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape and assault
The 45-year-old actor carried out the attacks between 2004 and 2019.
23 Jul, 14:23
BBC News
Former River City actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape
The 45-year-old, played Stevie O'Hara in the BBC soap, was convicted of five offences against the women between 2004 and 2019.
23 Jul, 09:50
The Independent
Former River City actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape
Robertson, 45, was convicted of a total of five offences against a number of women between 2004 and 2019
23 Jun, 17:21
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Metro
TV soap actor Iain Robertson jailed for nine years for rape and sexual assault
He was found guilty last month.
23 Jul, 10:13
Sky News
Actor Iain Robertson found guilty of rape
Former River City actor Iain Robertson has been found guilty of rape following a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
23 Jun, 17:10
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