70-Year-Old Rapist Jailed for 7 Years

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. A 70-year-old man named Russell Pender landed a seven-year prison sentence plus an order of lifelong restriction for a string of sexual offenses, stretching nearly 50 years. He got convicted on serious charges, including the rape of a child, and slapped on the sex offender's register for life. These attacks hit spots across Edinburgh, mid-Lothian, and Fife, starting back in 1972, and dragging all the way to 2021. The high court in Glasgow handed down the verdict last December. Cops hailed the victims for their guts and speaking out after decades, saying their stories built the airtight case. Detective Inspector Keith Taylor called Pender a straight-up dangerous predator who wrecked lives in the worst ways. That lifelong order means no early out without a full-risk check after his time served, than strict monitoring forever. Police Scotland vows to dig into every report, no matter the

1:00years gone by. Victims can breathe a bit easier, knowing he's locked down, but the call stays open. If you've got a story, they got your back to chase justice down.