BRANDON CHARITE SENTENCED FOR RAPE AND ASSAULT IN KIRKCALDY

A man named Brandon Charite is now facing a potentially lengthy prison term after being found guilty of heinous crimes involving a young woman in Kirkcaldy. The incident took place in April 2015, when Charite, then 21 years old, carried out a brutal attack on a 21-year-old woman inside a residential property in Kirkcaldy.

The High Court in Edinburgh heard harrowing details of the assault, during which Charite subjected the victim to a violent and terrifying ordeal. The court was told that he punched and kicked her repeatedly, threatening to kill her in the process. The assault escalated to a sexual nature, with Charite violently raping the woman, leaving her traumatized and fearful for her life.

The case came to light after a jury deliberated and returned guilty verdicts on charges of rape and assault. The victim, in her testimony, recounted the terrifying moments she endured at the hands of Charite. She told the prosecution lawyer, Steven Borthwick, that Charite had punched her, kicked her, and thrown her around during the attack. She also revealed that he had threatened her with death, saying, “He punched me. He kicked me. He has thrown me about and he threatened me. He basically told me if I said anything, he would end me. I was scared.”

At the time of the trial, Charite was detained at YOI Polmont. Throughout the proceedings, he maintained his innocence, denying all charges brought against him. However, the jury’s verdict confirmed his guilt, and he now faces the consequences of his actions.

During the sentencing hearing, the court was informed that Charite had a troubling criminal history. It was revealed that he had previous convictions for assaulting police officers, breaching bail conditions, and breaching probation. This pattern of behavior contributed to the seriousness of his current conviction.

Judge Lady Stacey, presiding over the case, decided to defer sentencing to allow for further assessments of Charite’s character and risk level. She expressed her concern about his record, stating, “You have a shocking record and you have been convicted of very serious offences. I am going to defer sentence to obtain a risk assessment and to see whether the imposition of an extended sentence is appropriate in this case.”

Charite’s sentencing has been scheduled for May 27 at the High Court in Edinburgh, where a judge will determine the appropriate punishment based on the reports and assessments. The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the crimes and the defendant’s criminal background, highlighting ongoing concerns about violence and sexual assault in the community of Kirkcaldy.