Overview
- Johnston, 34, was sentenced at the High Court in Edinburgh after convictions for rape, sexual assault and lewd conduct against three girls.
- The offences took place in Livingston between November 2006 and April 2012, with victims aged from eight to 15.
- Lord Mulholland said the crimes robbed the children of their innocence and ordered Johnston be placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely.
- The court heard defence submissions from advocate Jonathan Crowe citing a troubled childhood and current treatment for anxiety and panic attacks.
- For Women Scotland is pursuing a Court of Session case seeking to restrict the female prison estate to biological women, with a judgment expected later this year.