Breaking: Details Behind Disgraced Former Pop Star Gary Glitter's Return to Prison After a Bail Breach
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Convicted paedophile Gary Glitter has returned to prison in England after a breach of parole conditions revealed he had been exploring the dark web.
This disgraced former pop star was released from prison last month, after serving only half of his 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s.
The now 79-year-old was required to abide by a series of conditions, such as wearing a GPS tag.
The Sun recently reported that the convicted sex offender had been seen in his bail hostel using his smartphone, and appearing to make inquiries related to the dark web.
In case you’re not familiar with the dark web, it is a network of websites and networks with a more clandestine purpose - a haven for illegal activities such as buying and selling child porn.
Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was first jailed in 1999 after it was discovered he had amassed 4000 child abuse images on his laptop. At the time, he served only four months.
The editor of the Sun, Victoria Newton said:
'We set out to expose a self-confessed paedophile and serial child abuser who breached his parole conditions by using encrypted devices and exploring the dark web.'
His stardom faded during his four months in jail. He then relocated to Vietnam where he was found guilty of abusing pre-teen Vietnamese girls.
Upon his arrest in 2012, a court heard how Glitter had lured the three underage schoolgirls to his dressing room. These allegations dated back 40 years to the peak of his fame.
Judge Alistair McCreath said at the time of sentencing:
'You did all of them real and lasting damage and you did so for no other reason than to obtain sexual gratification for yourself of a wholly improper kind.'
The accusations and eventual guilty charge comprised of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under 13.
‘Protecting the public is our number one priority’, said a Probation Service spokesperson regarding Glitter’s return to prison.
Members, this man is a prime example of the kind of criminal activity that can lurk in plain sight. Glitter’s successful pop music career and accompanying stardom served to conceal his heinous crimes.
This shocking situation should be a stark reminder to our members to always be wary of the people you allow into your home and especially those you allow to have contact with your grandchildren.
If you spot any suspicious activity, or suspect that someone you know could be engaging in criminal activity, then please speak to the police immediately.
Your safety - and the safety of those around you - is of the utmost importance. Protect yourself and your loved ones in the best way you can – by staying vigilant at all times.
Members, if this news has brought up difficult emotions, there is help available. You can find a list of mental health hotlines and their contact information here.
This disgraced former pop star was released from prison last month, after serving only half of his 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s.
The now 79-year-old was required to abide by a series of conditions, such as wearing a GPS tag.
The Sun recently reported that the convicted sex offender had been seen in his bail hostel using his smartphone, and appearing to make inquiries related to the dark web.
Gary Glitter in 1990. Image Credit: Shutterstock
In case you’re not familiar with the dark web, it is a network of websites and networks with a more clandestine purpose - a haven for illegal activities such as buying and selling child porn.
Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was first jailed in 1999 after it was discovered he had amassed 4000 child abuse images on his laptop. At the time, he served only four months.
The editor of the Sun, Victoria Newton said:
'We set out to expose a self-confessed paedophile and serial child abuser who breached his parole conditions by using encrypted devices and exploring the dark web.'
His stardom faded during his four months in jail. He then relocated to Vietnam where he was found guilty of abusing pre-teen Vietnamese girls.
Upon his arrest in 2012, a court heard how Glitter had lured the three underage schoolgirls to his dressing room. These allegations dated back 40 years to the peak of his fame.
Judge Alistair McCreath said at the time of sentencing:
'You did all of them real and lasting damage and you did so for no other reason than to obtain sexual gratification for yourself of a wholly improper kind.'
The accusations and eventual guilty charge comprised of attempted rape, four counts of indecent assault and one of having sex with a girl under 13.
‘Protecting the public is our number one priority’, said a Probation Service spokesperson regarding Glitter’s return to prison.
Members, this man is a prime example of the kind of criminal activity that can lurk in plain sight. Glitter’s successful pop music career and accompanying stardom served to conceal his heinous crimes.
This shocking situation should be a stark reminder to our members to always be wary of the people you allow into your home and especially those you allow to have contact with your grandchildren.
If you spot any suspicious activity, or suspect that someone you know could be engaging in criminal activity, then please speak to the police immediately.
Your safety - and the safety of those around you - is of the utmost importance. Protect yourself and your loved ones in the best way you can – by staying vigilant at all times.
Members, if this news has brought up difficult emotions, there is help available. You can find a list of mental health hotlines and their contact information here.
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