Summary
William Brydson, a former housemaster at a boarding school in Dumfries and Galloway, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual abuse crimes he committed in the 1980s. Dawn Crawford and Michelle Kilpatrick, among his victims, had to wait over 20 years for this justice after initial charges were dropped due to legal mistakes. The recent conviction finally acknowledges the historical offenses committed by Brydson.
Key Facts
- William Brydson worked at a boarding school in Dumfries and Galloway in the 1980s.
- He was initially jailed in 2003 for lesser offenses due to dropped sexual abuse charges.
- Mistakes by prosecutors in 2003 led to sexual abuse charges not being properly pursued.
- In a recent trial, Brydson, now 78, was found guilty of numerous historical sexual offenses, including rape.
- Victims Dawn Crawford and Michelle Kilpatrick describe enduring trauma from their experiences.
- Their testimony and perseverance were crucial in finally holding Brydson accountable.
- The abuses took place at a school for children deemed to have behavioral issues.
