# Podcaster James English to be sentenced for domestic abuse Scottish podcaster James English faces sentencing after being convicted of domestic abuse charges. - **Source:** [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk) - **Published:** 2026-11-11 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/dd45b0d2-dd0c-40df-aa96-1a155812db23 ## Conviction of Podcaster James English, a 43-year-old podcaster from Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, has been found guilty of domestic abuse. The conviction follows a trial held at the Glasgow Sheriff Court. He was found responsible for a course of abusive behavior directed at his former partner between July 2022 and November 2023 in Glasgow. ## Specific Assault Allegations The court heard evidence regarding several violent incidents during the trial. These included an assault where English seized the victim's neck and pinned her against a door while she was pregnant. Another incident involved him pressing his thumbs into her eyebrows, causing physical harm to the victim during their relationship. ## Physical Abuse Details Further evidence presented at the trial detailed additional acts of physical violence. English was found guilty of kicking the woman on her body, which caused her to fall off a bed. He was also convicted of striking the victim on the face during the period of abuse identified by the court. ## Upcoming Sentencing Date Following the guilty verdict on the single charge covering the course of abusive behavior, James English is scheduled to appear for sentencing. The hearing will take place at the Glasgow Sheriff Court this Wednesday. The judge will determine the appropriate legal penalty based on the evidence presented during the recent trial. ## Background in Media James English gained public recognition through his appearance on Glow, a Scottish reality television series. Following his television work, he launched a podcast titled Anything Goes. The channel currently maintains a significant digital presence, boasting more than 800,000 subscribers on YouTube where he hosts various guests for long-form interview conversations. ## Podcast Content Nature The YouTube channel for Anything Goes is described as a platform for raw, unfiltered, and powerful conversations. English frequently hosts guests ranging from true crime figures and ex-gangsters to former police officers. This media career has been his primary focus prior to the legal proceedings regarding his domestic abuse conviction. ## Legal Process Context The trial at Glasgow Sheriff Court focused on a single charge of engaging in a course of abusive behavior. By grouping multiple incidents into one charge, the prosecution demonstrated a pattern of conduct rather than isolated events. This legal approach is common in Scottish domestic abuse cases to establish systemic patterns. ## Impact of Verdict The conviction marks a significant turning point for the media personality, whose professional reputation is built on unfiltered dialogue. As he awaits sentencing on Wednesday, the case highlights the legal consequences for domestic abuse in Scotland. The court's decision underscores the seriousness with which such patterns of behavior are treated. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/scottish-b1304398.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._