Rapist who put victim through two-year domestic abuse ordeal jailed for nine years

A man who raped a woman and subjected her to a two-year domestic abuse ordeal has been jailed for nine years.

Jonathan Rhind, 29, was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday.

He had earlier been convicted following a trial in Edinburgh of raping the woman as well as a charge of engaging in a course of abusive behaviour towards her.

The crimes occurred between February 2020 and January 2022 at various locations in Fife and Perthshire.

Prosecutors stated how Rhind was aggressive towards the woman, would mock her and make vulgar comments.

He also obtained passwords to her social media accounts and kept hold of her phone in an effort to control who she could see.

The indictment also stated that Rhind drove his own car at speed as he followed the woman in her vehicle.

She had to take evasive action to avoid a crash as he then swerved back and forth across the road in front of her.

Judge Lady Ross told Rhind that he will be supervised for a further three years on his release.

He was also made the subject of an indefinite non-harassment order banning him from approaching or contacting the woman.

Detective Constable Matthew Ghilotti of the Fife Public Protection Unit said: “Rhind is an abusive individual who showed no remorse for his violent and controlling behaviour.

“We acknowledge how difficult these enquiries can be for individuals who have been subjected to domestic or sexual abuse, and I would like to commend the assistance provided during this investigation. I hope this outcome provides those exposed to his abuse, with some sense of closure.

“If anyone is experiencing, or has experienced domestic abuse, please do not hesitate to contact us directly or through one of our partner agencies.”