RONALD JAMIESON SHETLAND BAR ASSAULT: LERWICK INCIDENT LEAVES YOUNG WAITRESS DISTRESSED
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Shetland Lerwick Sexual Abuser
In a case that has drawn attention in Lerwick, Shetland, a 70-year-old retired civil engineer named Ronald Jamieson has been found guilty of assaulting a young waitress during a night out at a local bar. The incident, which occurred on the evening of March 18th last year at the Mareel venue in Lerwick, has resulted in the court ordering Jamieson to pay compensation to the victim.
According to court records, Jamieson, who resides in Tingwall, was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident. Witnesses and CCTV footage revealed that he was in a lively state, dancing around tables and engaging in disruptive behavior. It was during this period that he approached the waitress, who was busy serving customers at the bar. As she was taking payment from a customer, Jamieson allegedly grabbed her by the waist and stroked her hair, actions that clearly made her uncomfortable. The court heard that the waitress instinctively moved away from him, and CCTV footage confirmed her discomfort, showing her attempting to distance herself from Jamieson.
Approximately twenty minutes later, the waitress returned to serve Jamieson’s table with an order of drinks. She reportedly would have avoided serving him altogether if she had known he was present, due to her discomfort. However, upon her approach, Jamieson allegedly grabbed her again, this time touching her on the bottom and lowering his hand along the inside of her leg. The waitress was visibly distressed and uncomfortable during this encounter. After informing a colleague about the incident, she was advised to leave the premises, and Jamieson was asked to exit the bar.
During the court proceedings, Jamieson’s defense lawyer, Gregor Kelly, emphasized his client’s previously unblemished record and expressed remorse for his actions. Jamieson, who had a distinguished career as a civil engineer and is married with four adult children, had no prior convictions. Kelly also noted that Jamieson had been looking forward to meeting friends in Lerwick that evening but was stood up, which may have contributed to his state of mind. He acknowledged that Jamieson had invaded the waitress’s personal space but insisted that his actions were not motivated by sexual intent.
Support letters presented in court highlighted Jamieson’s extensive experience working around women and his understanding of appropriate conduct. Kelly described the incident as an “aberration” that had caused Jamieson deep shame. Jamieson himself expressed remorse and wished to apologize directly to the young woman, emphasizing his desire to put the matter behind him.
In sentencing, Sheriff Ian Cruickshank imposed a fine of £500 on Jamieson. While he chose not to order compensation for a sexual assault, the sheriff deemed the assault on the waitress to warrant a financial penalty. Consequently, Jamieson was ordered to pay £250 in compensation to the victim for the distress caused by his actions.
According to court records, Jamieson, who resides in Tingwall, was heavily intoxicated at the time of the incident. Witnesses and CCTV footage revealed that he was in a lively state, dancing around tables and engaging in disruptive behavior. It was during this period that he approached the waitress, who was busy serving customers at the bar. As she was taking payment from a customer, Jamieson allegedly grabbed her by the waist and stroked her hair, actions that clearly made her uncomfortable. The court heard that the waitress instinctively moved away from him, and CCTV footage confirmed her discomfort, showing her attempting to distance herself from Jamieson.
Approximately twenty minutes later, the waitress returned to serve Jamieson’s table with an order of drinks. She reportedly would have avoided serving him altogether if she had known he was present, due to her discomfort. However, upon her approach, Jamieson allegedly grabbed her again, this time touching her on the bottom and lowering his hand along the inside of her leg. The waitress was visibly distressed and uncomfortable during this encounter. After informing a colleague about the incident, she was advised to leave the premises, and Jamieson was asked to exit the bar.
During the court proceedings, Jamieson’s defense lawyer, Gregor Kelly, emphasized his client’s previously unblemished record and expressed remorse for his actions. Jamieson, who had a distinguished career as a civil engineer and is married with four adult children, had no prior convictions. Kelly also noted that Jamieson had been looking forward to meeting friends in Lerwick that evening but was stood up, which may have contributed to his state of mind. He acknowledged that Jamieson had invaded the waitress’s personal space but insisted that his actions were not motivated by sexual intent.
Support letters presented in court highlighted Jamieson’s extensive experience working around women and his understanding of appropriate conduct. Kelly described the incident as an “aberration” that had caused Jamieson deep shame. Jamieson himself expressed remorse and wished to apologize directly to the young woman, emphasizing his desire to put the matter behind him.
In sentencing, Sheriff Ian Cruickshank imposed a fine of £500 on Jamieson. While he chose not to order compensation for a sexual assault, the sheriff deemed the assault on the waitress to warrant a financial penalty. Consequently, Jamieson was ordered to pay £250 in compensation to the victim for the distress caused by his actions.