Former Scottish Youth Parliament chairman 'cornered' boy, court hears
Jordan Linden denies 24 charges of sexual assault, stalking, sexual communication and statutory breach of the peace.
www.bbc.comHere’s a concise update on the latest news about Linden Jordan.
- Summary: Jordan Linden, the former SNP council leader, has been convicted on multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving young men and boys. He was found guilty of ten offences, with sentencing scheduled for May 2026, and has been placed on the sex offenders register. This follows earlier reports of misconduct allegations and his resignation from the North Lanarkshire Council leadership and from the SNP. [Sources summarize the conviction and sentencing timeline.]
Key developments (recent)
- Conviction: Linden was convicted of several counts including sexual assaults, stalking, and sexual communications, spanning incidents between 2011 and 2021, with trial coverage noting the breadth of charges and the involvement of victims who came forward after years. [Sky News; BBC coverage notes.]
- Sentencing: Sentencing was reported to be scheduled for May 2026, with continued media reporting of the case as it progressed toward that date. [Sky News; BBC coverage.]
- Background: Linden had stepped down as council leader in 2022 amid misconduct allegations, later leaving the SNP and facing a high-profile trial. [STV, BBC, Mirror summaries.]
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