A Fife councillor has been found guilty of sexual offences against a teenage girl.David Graham, 43, who was suspended from the Labour party two years ago, was convicted on Wednesday following a trial at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court.
According to the indictment, the offences involved sexual activity with a girl aged between 13 and 15.The offences took place between 11 February and 21 August 2023, and were committed at a variety of locations in the Fife and Edinburgh areas.Graham was found guilty by a majority of one charge under the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.
He is due to be sentenced on 19 August.
Detective Inspector Graham Watson said: “Graham is a manipulative individual who groomed and sexually abused his teenage victim.
“He was well-known and in a position of power when the offending took place. I would like to thank the female for her assistance in bringing him to justice.”
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Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court
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Fife Council leader David Ross said the revelations at the trial had been “truly shocking”.The Scottish Labour councillor added: “This is appalling behaviour by anyone, let alone an elected councillor – and the sentence will reflect the seriousness of this case. Our sympathies go out to the young person involved.”It is impossible to express how badly David Graham has let down his colleagues and the people he was elected to represent.”I expect him to be expelled from the Labour Party with immediate effect.”
