Man jailed for 13 years for sexual offences
A man has been sentenced after being convicted of offences including rape, sexual offences and stalking.
Gary MacPherson, 58, committed the crimes between 2005 and 2022 in Paisley, Glasgow and Orlando.
The majority of his eight victims were children when the abuse began and continued into adulthood.
MacPherson was sentenced to 13 years in prison at the High Court in Paisley on Monday, 30 June, 2025.
He had previously been found guilty at the High Court in Paisley on Monday, 12 May, 2025.
He has also been placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely and was given non-harassment orders against seven of his victims.
Detective Inspector Euan McMillan said: “MacPherson is an abusive individual who subjected his victims to a prolonged period of abuse showing an utter disregard for the impact this would have on them.
"We acknowledge how difficult it can be for victims of sexual abuse to come forward and I hope this outcome provides them with some sense of closure.
“I would also like to thank my team of officers whose perseverance and dedication has ensured MacPherson has been brought to justice.
“We continue to be committed to bringing all perpetrators of sexual abuse to justice. Time is no barrier to our enquiries. I would urge anyone who wishes to report a sexual crime, regardless of when it happened, to contact us so we can conduct a thorough and professional investigation.”
