Prosecutor John Keenan KC today made his closing speech in the trial of Iain Robertson at the High Court in Glasgow.
Robertson denies seven charges – spanning between 2004 and 2020 – involving the females, who all earlier gave evidence of allegedly suffering at the hands of the 45-year-old.
Mr Keenan suggested that what the jury had heard from them was “strong and overwhelming” accounts of their experiences with the actor.
He initially spoke about the first woman who features on the indictment.
One accusation – although not a charge – is that Robertson had sex with the 48-year-old without her consent during a get-together in the Lake District in September 2007.
Mr Keenan: “On her account, he forced himself on her despite repeated protestations, saying ‘no’ and telling him to ‘stop’.”
The advocate depute claimed what happened to this woman was “controlling, humiliating and demeaning”, which he added was a “common theme” when looking at the evidence of the other females.
Among the accusations involving the second of the four is that Bafta-winning Robertson assaulted, threatened and harassed the then fellow actor.
Mr Keenan recalled how the witness spoke of him “spitting out words” and being “disproportionately angry” at times.
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The prosecutor also reminded jurors of claims Robertson sent items to the 40-year-old – including Graze snack boxes – to theatres she was performing at after they broke up.
Mr Keenan: “You may ask what is so bad about sending someone gifts.
“But, if you are looking at the whole evidence, if it is from someone who is violent and controlling, then, I suggest, it takes on a far more sinister twist.”
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Robertson allegedly raped a third woman, whom he knew from River City. He claims any sexual contact was consensual.
Mr Keenan told how the 38-year-old described being “limp and unresponsive” during any incident and “did not participate in any way”.
The prosecutor stated the accusations involving the final woman were less serious.
But, he alleged she was still subjected to “confusing behaviour” and claims he also pushed her while they were staying at his hut in Carbeth, Stirlingshire.
Regarding Robertson’s own testimony, Mr Keenan said his denials and account of what happened included details “thought up on the hoof to explain difficult scenarios”.
He added that if the actor was correct, then “four unconnected individuals” other than their link to him had “made-up” allegations.
Mr Keenan: “I urge you to reject the evidence of him as wholly incredible and unreliable.”
The prosecutor said his “denials ring hollow when contrasted with their accounts”.
In his closing speech, defence KC Gary Allan said it appeared a criticism levelled at Robertson by the prosecution was that he seemingly “remembered too much” in his testimony.
Mr Allan: “Being criticised for having too much detail – as if that is a bad thing. Is that really what the suggestion was? Should he have stuck his head in the sand and said: ‘I don’t know’.
“Is that a criticism in this life-changing experience because he remembered too much?
“I will need to remember that when a Crown witness next gives evidence in a trial I am in.”
Mr Allan repeated Robertson’s comment that he was “no angel” adding there was certain conduct the actor was not “proud” of.
But, the advocate put to the jury can they “hand on heart” conclude they “do not believe the man when he denies the various allegations”.
The KC added can his account be dismissed as of being “no value” when verdicts were being considered.
The trial continues on Tuesday when Lady Drummond is expected to complete her legal directions to the jury.
