Boy George: "I'm not guilty" over false imprisonment
Thursday, 28 February 2008
Singer Boy George pleaded not guilty today to a charge of false imprisonment.
The pop-star and DJ appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court, in east London, accused of assaulting and imprisoning a male escort on April 28 last year.
It is claimed he chained escort Audun Carlsen to the wall of his home in Ravey Street, Shoreditch, east London. :scared
The 46-year-old, who shot to fame in the 1980s with Culture Club, stood outside the court and smoked a cigarette before entering the building.
Dressed in black and wearing dark glasses, the singer was listed in court under his real name George O'Dowd.
During the 20-minute hearing, O'Dowd spoke only to confirm his name, state his not guilty plea and say he understood the terms of his bail.
The singer spent time talking with lawyers before leaving the court building, thanking fans who turned up to offer support.
He said only "no comment" to waiting press before leaving in a black Volkswagen people carrier.
Thursday, 28 February 2008
Singer Boy George pleaded not guilty today to a charge of false imprisonment.
The pop-star and DJ appeared at Snaresbrook Crown Court, in east London, accused of assaulting and imprisoning a male escort on April 28 last year.
It is claimed he chained escort Audun Carlsen to the wall of his home in Ravey Street, Shoreditch, east London. :scared
The 46-year-old, who shot to fame in the 1980s with Culture Club, stood outside the court and smoked a cigarette before entering the building.
Dressed in black and wearing dark glasses, the singer was listed in court under his real name George O'Dowd.
During the 20-minute hearing, O'Dowd spoke only to confirm his name, state his not guilty plea and say he understood the terms of his bail.
The singer spent time talking with lawyers before leaving the court building, thanking fans who turned up to offer support.
He said only "no comment" to waiting press before leaving in a black Volkswagen people carrier.
