Lawyers voice fairness concerns over ‘trial by Zoom’
Lawyers have spoken about fairness concerns over Aberdeen being used as a "guinea pig" for virtual hearings dubbed "trial by Zoom".
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‘Extremely intoxicated’ Aberdeen man threw pane of glass from living room window
A man has been handed a supervision order after throwing a pane of glass out of his living room window, smashing a car windscreen on the street below.
Carer jailed after stealing more than £6,000 from OAP to fund ‘extravagant’ spending spree
A carer has been jailed after stealing more than £6,000 from an 83-year-old man she was supposed to be looking after.
Four in court for second time after cannabis worth £1m seized in Peterhead
Four men have appeared in court for a second time after police seized more than £1 million worth of cannabis in Peterhead.
Pair in dock over assault and robbery in north-east
Two men have appeared in court charged in connection with a robbery in Peterhead.
Man denies causing £100k of damage to cars at north-east dealership
A man has denied causing £100,000 of damage to more than a dozen cars at a north-east dealership.
Aberdeenshire teacher acquitted of assaulting primary school pupils
An Aberdeenshire primary teacher accused of assaulting two young children has been acquitted of all charges.
Dangerous and violent Aberdeen domestic abuser given indefinite jail term
A dangerous and potentially psychopathic Aberdeen domestic abuser has been locked up indefinitely.
Woman tells north-east teacher assault trial son came home with ‘weeping sores’
The mother of a boy at the centre of an alleged teacher abuse trial has described how he returned from school with “weeping” wounds after being dragged across a classroom floor.
Four in dock on ‘danger of life’ charge after man injured in alleged assault with blade
A man and three women have appeared in court on assault to "danger of life" charges after an alleged attack with a blade in Aberdeen.
North-east oil boss found guilty of attempting to rape a woman
An oil boss is facing a “significant custodial sentence” after being found guilty of sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a woman in Aberdeen.
Oil boss denies rape bid charge
An oil boss accused of sexually assaulting a woman at his second home left before the police arrived because he "didn't have any clothes to wear the next day", a trial has heard.
‘Children were petrified’: Aberdeenshire primary teacher stands trial accused of attacking children
A classroom assistant at an Aberdeenshire primary school has claimed children were “petrified” as they witnessed their teacher “launch” a fellow pupil into a radiator and drag another boy across the floor.
Man jailed over airgun shooting at Aberdeen Harbour
A lighthouse maintenance worker who shot a security guard at Aberdeen Harbour with an airgun has been jailed for 24 months.
North-east couple tried to abduct daughter’s ex-boyfriend
A couple who tried to abduct their daughter's former boyfriend were told by a sheriff their actions were 'incredibly stupid'.
‘I hope you contract coronavirus’: Shoplifter spat on supermarket security staff
A shoplifter caught with bottles of alcohol told supermarket security staff he hoped they got Covid-19 after spitting on them, a court has heard.
Man told wife he ‘enjoyed’ night, hours after alleged sexual assault, trial hears
A man told his wife he "enjoyed" a Christmas party, hours after allegedly sexually assaulting and attempting to rape a woman following the event, a trial has heard.
Woman tells court she was sexually assaulted at party
A woman wept as she told a court she woke up at a party to find herself being sexually assaulted.
Man accused of abduction and rape acquitted after trial
A man accused of raping and abducting a woman in Huntly has been acquitted following a trial.
Hibs fan banned from football after throwing glasses and chairs in Aberdeen bar
A Hibs fan has been banned from attending football matches after flinging glasses and chairs during a pub rammy when Aberdeen scored.
Police tracked down suspected rapist through Facebook friend request sent to alleged victim
Police were able to track down a man accused of rape through a Facebook "friend request" sent to the alleged victim on the night she claims she was attacked.
Woman tells jury she suffers from flashbacks after alleged rape in north-east town
A woman has told a court she still suffers flashbacks after allegedly being abducted and raped in a north-east town.
Retired oil tycoon ordered to pay more than £210,000 over unlawful contract termination
A retired oil tycoon has been ordered to pay a firm more than £210,000 following a contract dispute over a housing development.
Aberdeen trial abandoned after audio problems with video link
An investigation has been launched after audio problems forced a jury trial to be abandoned at Aberdeen Sheriff Court.
Man on trial accused of abducting and raping woman in north-east town
A man has gone on trial accused of abducting a woman in a north-east town and raping her twice.
Court restrictions set to ease across north-east
As Covid rules are eased, court restrictions across the north-east will begin to lift to allow more cases to be heard.
Man convicted over role in brutal gang killing died in prison from lung condition, inquiry finds
A convicted murderer died as a result of a lung condition, and nothing could have been done to prevent it, an inquiry has found.
Man left pet cat alone for so long SSPCA had to feed her through letterbox
A man has been banned from keeping pets after leaving his cat alone for so long SSPCA staff had to feed her through the letterbox.
Aberdeen man jailed for Stanley knife attack on ex-girlfriend’s new partner
An Aberdeen man who scarred his former partner’s new love interest with a Stanley knife in a “vicious” assault has been jailed.
Aberdeen man jailed for starting flat fire which forced elderly neighbours from their homes
A man who set fire to a pair of curtains at his Aberdeen flat forcing his elderly neighbours to leave their homes has been jailed.