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Paul Gadd Pleads Not Guilty to Eight Sex Charges

9/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Paul Gadd (Gary Glitter) pleaded not guilty to eight sexual-offence charges.
The alleged offences involved a girl aged eight to eleven between 1978 and 1981.
Prosecutors say the abuse occurred at Gadd’s Kensington home where he gave chocolate.
Gadd appeared via video link from HMP Channings Wood, after which the court remanded him in custody.
Judge Tony Baumgartner adjourned the hearing, scheduling a three-week trial for November 2027.

History

Historical Context

After ITV aired an exposé on 3 October 2012, the Metropolitan Police launched Operation Yewtree, recording 589 alleged victims—450 linked to Jimmy Savile—and prompting the 2014 Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse. The scandal’s legacy resurfaced recently when former pop star Gary Glitter (Paul Gadd) faced eight charges for abusing a girl between 1978 and 1981.

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Story summary

Paul Gadd (Gary Glitter) pleaded not guilty to eight sexual-offence charges.
The alleged offences involved a girl aged eight to eleven between 1978 and 1981.
Prosecutors say the abuse occurred at Gadd’s Kensington home where he gave chocolate.
Gadd appeared via video link from HMP Channings Wood, after which the court remanded him in custody.
Judge Tony Baumgartner adjourned the hearing, scheduling a three-week trial for November 2027.

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