FARM WORKER EWAN BROWN JAILED FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT IN ABERDEEN
A farm worker named Ewan Brown was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of raping a heavily intoxicated woman at a city centre hotel in Aberdeen on September 6, 2019.The case was heard at the High Court in Edinburgh, where the court was told that Brown’s victim endured severe and life-changing consequences from the assault.
Brown, aged 28 at the time of sentencing, had initially denied the crime during a trial at the High Court in Inverness but was found guilty of raping the woman while she was incapable of giving or withholding consent.
The court described how Brown moved her underwear and raped her despite her intoxicated state.
The judge, Lord Fairley, emphasized the seriousness of the offense, noting that he fully understood that Brown would be affected by his prison sentence for the rest of his life.
The victim's impact statement was considered, highlighting the extensive and profound effect the crime had on her.
The defense argued that Brown was remorseful, 23 years old at the time of the offense, and worked as a skilled sheep shearer on a family farm.
They noted that the mental health of Brown suffered during the legal proceedings and that he would face difficulty finding work upon release, especially within a tight-knit community where he would carry the shame of his conviction.
The court also imposed a non-harassment order banning Brown from contacting the victim indefinitely and ordered him to register as a sex offender for an indefinite period.
Brown watched the proceedings via a TV link from jail, and the court acknowledged both the gravity of his offense and the impact on his future life.
