Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges against eight-year-old girl
Former pop star Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight charges of sexual abuse involving a young girl between 1978 and 1981. The trial is scheduled to begin in November of next year at Southwark Crown Court.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile public figure and addresses historical sexual abuse allegations, highlighting the legal system's handling of long-standing criminal charges.
Glitter was accompanied by a lawyer in prison
Bookmark Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks
I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice
Ex-pop star Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a girl when she was aged between eight and 11.
Glitter, 82, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is accused of offences against the girl between 1978 and 1981, after allegedly giving her chocolate and inviting her to his home in Kensington and Chelsea, west London.
It is said he caused the girl to touch his genitals and “engaged in unlawful sexual intercourse” with her.
At Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday, Glitter appeared on a videolink from HMP Channing Wood to enter his pleas.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in