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Gary Glitter Declared Bankrupt After Abuse Damages

4/1/2025

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Gary Glitter, born Paul Gadd, has been declared bankrupt after defaulting on £508,800 in damages owed to a woman he abused at just 12 years old. The High Court emphasized the profound, lifelong trauma inflicted on the victim. Previously sentenced to 16 years for numerous sexual offenses, Gadd continues to pose a threat to society.

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Gary Glitter, born Paul Gadd, has been declared bankrupt after defaulting on £508,800 in damages owed to a woman he abused at just 12 years old. The High Court emphasized the profound, lifelong trauma inflicted on the victim. Previously sentenced to 16 years for numerous sexual offenses, Gadd continues to pose a threat to society.