John Wilson, 81, of Midlothian, has been sentenced to 12 years and 9 months in prison, with an additional 3-year extended supervision, for a string of sexual offences spanning six decades — from 1963 to 2019.
Wilson was found guilty of sexually abusing multiple victims, including schoolgirls, teenage boys, and vulnerable adults — many of whom were plied with alcohol and drugs before being assaulted.
He is now on the sex offenders register for life.
Wilson, a known associate of disgraced Bay City Rollers manager Tam Paton, preyed on the vulnerable.
His conviction is a result of the bravery of survivors who came forward to share their stories.
Fraser Gibson, Scotland’s Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offences, stated: “John Wilson’s abuse of vulnerable victims was abhorrent...
Today’s sentence should provide reassurance that the passage of time is no barrier to justice
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John Wilson, 81, of Midlothian, has been sentenced to 12 years and 9 months in prison, with an additional 3-year extended supervision, for a string of sexual offences spanning six decades - from 1963 to 2019. Wilson was found guilty of s...
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12 years and 9 monthsJohn Wilson, 81, of Midlothian, has been sentenced to 12 years and 9 months in prison, with an additional 3-year extended supervision, for a string of sexual offences spanning six decades - from 1963 to 2019
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lifeHe is now on the sex offenders register for life
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Midlothian
Midlothian, UK
Coordinates: 55.8292, -3.1338
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