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Fife Councillor Convicted of Sexual Offences Against Teenage Girl

Fife Council plans his immediate Labour Party expulsion ahead of an August 19 sentencing.

Overview

  • A Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court jury returned a majority verdict finding David Graham guilty of one charge under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.
  • Prosecutors said Graham engaged in sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 15 between February and August 2023 at locations in Fife and Edinburgh.
  • He is scheduled to be sentenced on August 19 and faces potential custodial penalties under Scottish law.
  • Fife Council leader David Ross described the conduct as truly shocking and said he expects Graham to be expelled from the Labour Party immediately.
  • Council officials expressed sympathy for the victim and called for stronger safeguarding measures for elected representatives.