Former Scotland rugby international Tim Visser will stand trial in Edinburgh on charges including sexual matters and abusive behaviour, the BBC reported. Visser has entered a plea of not guilty to the indictment at the High Court in Glasgow.
Visser faces 26 claims of abuse and rape
The indictment against Visser, who is from Milton Bridge, Midlothian, includes a total of 26 different claims.
The charges include a course of abusive behavior on various occasions and threatening behavior. One specific allegation states that Visser sent an intimate image of the woman to another person. The BBC further noted that the prosecution may present evidence regarding additional physical and sexual incidents, threats, and controlling behavior dating back to 2004, though these have not been filed as formal charges.
Court sets trial for January 2028
During the proceedings at the High Court in Glasgow, defense lawyer Ian Duguid stated, “It is a plea of not guilty to the indictment.” The court has scheduled the trial to begin on January 12, 2028, in Edinburgh.
Visser played for Scotland before retiring in 2019
Visser was born in the Netherlands but chose not to represent his home nation in international rugby. He instead played as a winger for Scotland between 2012 and 2017. He retired from the sport in 2019.
Tim Visser legal proceedings questions
Where will the trial take place?
The trial is scheduled to be held in Edinburgh.
When is the trial date?
The court has set the trial to begin on January 12, 2028.
What is the current legal status of the case?
Tim Visser has formally entered a plea of not guilty to the charges of rape and abuse.
The case remains pending until the 2028 court date.
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