Anti-immigration activist labelled a "manipulator and abuser" by daughter

Q. How did John Watt first come to public attention, ‌

A. He was a strapping “butler in the buff” when he was accused by two former partners of being a violent brute. He was convicted by a jury in 2018. ‌

Q. Did he go to jail? ‌

A. No, Sheriff Paul Crozier told Watt his behaviour towards the women was “quite appalling” and said his crimes had “passed the custody threshold” but that he was satisfied he could deal with him by way of a court order.

He ordered that Watt be supervised for two years and carry out 300 hours of unpaid work. ‌

Q. How did Watt return to the public gaze?

A. After the pandemic, Watt began to circulate conspiracy theories and gravitated towards the right wing, anti-immigrant cause.

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