A roundup of recent court cases in Inverness reveals troubling incidents.
First up, a heartbreaking case involving a toddler’s death reached Scotland’s highest civil court. A GP tried to challenge a sheriff’s ruling that the baby girl’s death from a rare cancer could have been prevented with proper care. The little one, Jessi-Jean MacLennan, was just 20 months old when she passed away from Wilms tumour.
In another case, an Inverness man made threats against his ex-partner’s family after their breakup. Craig MacLeod showed up at her home, drunk and angry, demanding to see their son. He was so aggressive that he ended up being asked to leave by a neighbor.
Then there’s the case of a 22-year-old man who was banned from contacting a woman he sexually assaulted. Dylan Macdonald admitted to his actions and expressed deep regret.
A bus ride turned scary for a woman when a drunk man, Brian Robertson, got off and threatened her. She was so frightened that she called the police, who later had to deal with him after he assaulted an officer.
Lastly, a Fort William man got into trouble after trying to buy drugs in Inverness. When he was refused, he attacked the dealer, leading to a chaotic scene.
These cases show a mix of serious issues that the local courts are dealing with. It’s a reminder of the challenges faced in our communities.
