Gary Glitter must pay victims of sexual assault over $600,000 – KSHE 95

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In 2015, Glam Rockers Gary Glitterbest known for his song “Rock & Roll Part 2”, was convicted of sexually abusing three young girls between 1975 and 1980 and must now compensate one of his victims.

A British judge has ordered Glitter to pay more than $600,000 to the anonymous victim, who was only 12 years old when the abuse occurred backstage at one of Glitter’s concerts in Birmingham in 1997.

Glitter, born Paul Gaddwas sentenced to 16 years in prison after being found guilty in 2015 of attempted rape, indecent assault and sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13. After being released on parole in February 2023, he was sent back to prison a month later for violating his parole.

The compensation ordered by the judge includes general, aggravated and special damages, as well as damages for loss of earnings and compensation for future therapies.

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