Jordan Frankland

Jordan Frankland, a 22-year-old man from Alexandria, Scotland, has been involved in significant criminal proceedings in the UK, leading to his conviction and sentencing for sexual offenses.

Key Facts and Charges:

Frankland admitted to repeatedly attacking a teenage girl over a three-year period, between October 1, 2020, and December 4, 2023. The crimes, which occurred in various locations including Clydebank and Glasgow, involved filming himself raping the vulnerable victim. The High Court in Glasgow heard that Frankland first raped the victim when she was 13 years old, having known her since she was about 12. He took advantage of her when she was in a vulnerable state, and some incidents occurred while she was intoxicated. Police became involved after officers became aware of videos of Frankland raping the victim in March 2023. Frankland was subject to six different bail orders during the period of the offenses. The charge he pleaded guilty to was rape to injury and danger of life, contrary to section 1 of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009.

Court Appearances and Decisions:

Frankland pleaded guilty to the charges on April 21, 2026, at a continued preliminary hearing at Glasgow High Court. On June 17, 2026, he was sentenced to an extended sentence of 18 years, which included 10 years in prison, at the High Court in Glasgow. Lord Arthurson, the presiding judge, described the case as "one of the very worst cases of rape" he had ever dealt with, highlighting the degrading and sordid circumstances and the significant violence used. Frankland will be supervised for eight years upon his eventual release. The sentence was backdated to April 21, 2026, the date of his guilty plea and remand into custody.