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Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges
Former pop musician Paul Gadd denies eight counts dating from 1978 to 1981, with a trial scheduled for November 2027.
The short version
- Paul Gadd, known professionally as Gary Glitter, entered not-guilty pleas to eight historical charges of sexual abuse involving a child.
- The alleged offences date between March 1978 and December 1981 in west London.
- A three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court has been scheduled to begin on November 22, 2027.
Key facts
- Paul Gadd, 82, pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court to eight counts of historical sexual abuse involving a girl aged between eight and 11.[BBC News]
- The charges include four counts of indecent assault on a girl under 13, two counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13, and two counts of indecency with a child under 13.[BBC News]
- The alleged offences occurred between March 12, 1978, and December 31, 1981, in Kensington and Chelsea, west London.[BBC News]
- Gadd appeared via video-link from prison, and Judge Tony Baumgartner adjourned proceedings ahead of a trial set for November 22, 2027.[BBC News]
- The allegations were first reported to the Metropolitan Police on January 9, 2025.[BBC News]
Sources
- Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to historical sex offence chargesBBC News - Top Stories