Former pop star Gary Glitter charged with sex offences against girl under 14
Former pop star Gary Glitter has been charged with four historical sexual offences against a girl under 14, dating back to the late 1970s. The 82-year-old is scheduled to appear in a London court in August.
Why it matters
The case represents a high-profile legal development regarding historical abuse allegations against a public figure.
FORMER POP STAR Gary Glitter has been charged with four sexual offences against a girl dating back to 1978, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said.
The report relies on official statements from the Crown Prosecution Service and the Metropolitan Police, maintaining a factual tone.
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