Fife councillor jailed over sex offences against teenage girl

Fife councillor jailed over sex offences against teenage girl

In a shocking turn of events, a Fife councillor named David Graham has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl over a six-month period. The abusive acts took place at various locations in the Fife and Edinburgh areas in 2023, finally coming to light when a concerned member of the public reported Graham’s inappropriate behavior towards the teenage victim. Despite the seriousness of the charges, Graham adamantly denied any wrongdoing during the trial.

As a result of his conviction, David Graham has been added to the sex offenders register for a period of 10 years. The Scottish Labour Party wasted no time in expelling him following the verdict, having initially suspended him when he was charged by the police two years prior. His position as a councillor has been officially revoked by Fife Council, leading to the necessity of a by-election in his previous ward, which is set to take place in the coming months.

During his time on Fife Council, Graham represented the Buckhaven, Methil, Methilhill & Wemyss Villages ward, having been elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2022. He held a notable role as the council’s health spokesman and sat on the NHS Fife board. Despite the gravity of the situation, Sheriff Robert More chastised Graham during sentencing for his “escalating and brazen” sexual offenses. The council leader, David Ross, expressed relief at Graham’s disqualification from public office and commended the bravery of the victim in coming forward.

In response to the disturbing case involving David Graham, the public has been cautioned against participating in mob gatherings, particularly outside a residence in Methil, Levenmouth. These gatherings, which saw individuals chanting and honking car horns while police guarded the property, were possibly linked to Graham’s conviction. The procurator fiscal for Tayside, Central, and Fife, Helen Nisbet, condemned Graham’s actions as a deliberate abuse of power dynamics, emphasizing the victim’s right to safety and thanking her for helping secure the conviction

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