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Former Spandau Ballet Star Sentenced to 14 Years for Rape

5/1/2026

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Ross Davidson, former Spandau Ballet singer, was sentenced to 14 years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court for rapes and sexual assaults.
Five victims gave statements about assaults on six women from 2013 to 2019 after police recovered video recordings.
Detective Constable Kamila Kedadrova said the Met has more than tripled rape arrests and charges in five years, while three survivor-advocates urged victims to seek help and praised Davidson’s accountability.

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Ross Davidson, former Spandau Ballet singer, was sentenced to 14 years in prison at Wood Green Crown Court for rapes and sexual assaults.
Five victims gave statements about assaults on six women from 2013 to 2019 after police recovered video recordings.
Detective Constable Kamila Kedadrova said the Met has more than tripled rape arrests and charges in five years, while three survivor-advocates urged victims to seek help and praised Davidson’s accountability.