Former council leader jailed for sexually assaulting young men
Summary
Jordan Linden, a former SNP council leader in North Lanarkshire, Scotland, was jailed for 18 months after being convicted of sexually assaulting five young men and sending unwanted sexual messages to seven teenagers. The offenses occurred over ten years, and Linden was placed on the sex offenders register.Key Facts
- Jordan Linden was the leader of North Lanarkshire Council but stepped down in 2022 after allegations emerged.
- He was convicted in March following a seven-day trial at Falkirk Sheriff Court.
- Linden assaulted five young men and sent unwanted sexual messages, some including explicit photos, to seven teenagers aged as young as 14.
- The offenses happened between 2011 and 2021.
- Linden denied all charges, claiming they did not happen or were consensual.
- Some witnesses said complaints about Linden were ignored by the SNP party.
- First Minister John Swinney expressed regret and ordered a review of the SNP’s complaint handling process.
- The court also placed Linden on the sex offenders register.
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