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Gallagher was interviewed by Gardaí (Irish police) on three occasions and initially denied anything untoward had happened.However, he later admitted the offences and entered a guilty plea.
Victim impact statements from three women were read out in court, while two of the victims chose to read their own statements.One fought back tears as she spoke of how, despite being the victim, she felt ashamed and disgusted by what had happened.Another victim said she was made to feel vulnerable and intimidated but was afraid to speak up sooner, fearing she would not be believed.
The court heard from a woman who said she failed exams because of Gallagher's depraved acts. She said she later completed the exams, was proud of herself and was determined not to allow her attacker to ruin her life further.A teenage victim said she had to attend counselling, while another woman, who gave her evidence by video link, said Gallagher's attack had made her distrusting of men as a result of his actions.
Gallagher took to the witness stand and said he "truly regretted" his actions and was sorry for the hurt and pain he had caused his victims and their families.
The judge said Gallagher came before the court on an early plea and appeared genuinely remorseful.Baird was stopped on 10 July 2023 on the B9152 road between Kincraig and Rotheimurchus, near Aviemore.
The court heard that the officers narrowly avoided being dragged under the wheels of her car when she sped off.Natalie Paterson, representing Baird, told the court that it had been a moment of panic, and she had not foreseen the "terrible consequences" of her actions, which she fully regretted.
Baird, who was visibly upset when she appeared in court, was also disqualified from driving for 43 months.Following sentencing, Police Scotland said it welcomed Baird's conviction.