Aberdeen Sheriff Court lets Robert Hutchison off easy, narrowly avoiding a prison sentence. The 56-year-old man has been put on the sex offenders register after bombarding his social worker with a series of “deplorable” sexual text messages. Hutchison confessed to sending these inappropriate messages to the woman over a weekend, starting with innocent discussions about wallpaper that quickly took a disturbing turn.
In a shocking turn of events, Hutchison, known for exposing himself and engaging in indecent acts in the past, faced the consequences of his actions in court. His solicitor, Alannah Comerford, acknowledged that Hutchison is in dire need of help and rehabilitation. The victim, the Aberdeenshire Council social worker, was taken aback when she switched on her work mobile one Monday morning to find a string of distressing messages from Hutchison. The messages began harmlessly enough, but soon escalated to graphic requests that left the woman feeling uncomfortable and alarmed.
Despite his remorse and acknowledgment of his shameful behavior, Hutchison’s alcohol consumption and underlying issues were cited as contributing factors to his actions. His defense solicitor highlighted his struggles with alcoholism and the steps he has taken towards rehabilitation with a new social worker. The court recognized that Hutchison needed support rather than incarceration, opting for a community payback order with supervision and 100 hours of unpaid work. Additionally, Hutchison was placed on the sex offenders register for a year, emphasizing the seriousness of his actions and the need for accountability.
