PERTH MAN SENTENCED FOR SIX-MONTH CAMPAIGN OF DOMESTIC ABUSE
Scott Borthwick, a 48-year-old man, was involved in a six-month campaign of abusive behavior toward his partner, who worked at Perth Prison.
He admitted to making false allegations of infidelity, monitoring her movements, criticizing her clothing, and bombarding her with unwanted calls.
Borthwick called her derogatory names and accused her of sleeping with inmates and prison officers, causing her significant distress.
The court proceedings revealed that Borthwick had engaged in continuous monitoring and harassment from November 2019 to April 2020, including taking her parcels and repeatedly contacting her via calls and texts.
Borthwick pleaded guilty to engaging in a course of abusive behavior and was ordered at Dundee Sheriff Court to complete 120 hours of unpaid work, a two-year non-harassment order, and community supervision.
He expressed shame for his actions, and the sheriff emphasized the seriousness of the offense despite his lack of prior convictions.
Court Outcome
Conviction and Sentencing Details
Sentenced
Detected legal outcome
ded guilty to engaging in a course of abusive behavior and was ordered at Dundee Sheriff Court to complete 120 hours of unpaid work, a two-year non-harassment order, and community supervision. He expressed shame for his actions, and the ...
Community order
120 hours
Borthwick pleaded guilty to engaging in a course of abusive behavior and was ordered at Dundee Sheriff Court to complete 120 hours of unpaid work, a two-year non-harassment order, and community supervision
