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{{Villain_Infobox|Box title = Gary Glitter|image = [[File:Gary_glitter.jpg|thumb]]|fullname = Paul Francis Gadd|alias = Gary Glitter,  
{{Important}}{{Villain_Infobox|Box title = Gary Glitter|image = [[File:Gary_glitter.jpg|thumb]]|fullname = Paul Francis Gadd|alias = Gary Glitter,  
Paul Raven,  
Paul Raven,  
Rubber Bucket,  
Rubber Bucket,  
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Looking at child pornography,  
Looking at child pornography,  
Rape|goals = To be released from prison,  
Rape|goals = To be released from prison,  
To finish his incomplete album|type of villain = Pedophile
To finish his incomplete album|type of villain = [[Pedophilia|Pedophile]]
Child rapist,  
Child rapist,  
Well-respected and loved musician turned sex offender|crimes = Possesion of child pornography,
Well-respected and loved musician turned sex offender|crimes = Possesion of child pornography,
Child sexial abuse,
Child sexial abuse,


Attempt rape}}'''Gary Glitter''' (May 8<sup>th</sup>, 1944 - ) born '''Paul Francis Gadd''', is an English former glam rock musician who gained his popularity in the 1970s. He achieved worldwide acclaim for his song "Rock and Roll (Part Two)" which has been played at sporting events ever since its 1972 release. He was found guilty of possessing child pornography and was subsequently arrested in 1997. He was yet again arrested in 2012 when he was found guilty of child sexual abuse, and in 2015 was revealed to have attempted rape on a minor as young as 13. This resulted in a 16-year prison sentence. Since then, he is now regarded as one of the most hated, formerly loved celebrities.
Attempt rape}}'''Gary Glitter''' (May 8<sup>th</sup>, 1944 - ) born '''Paul Francis Gadd''', is an English former glam rock musician who gained his popularity in the 1970s. He achieved worldwide acclaim for his song "Rock and Roll (Part Two)" which has been played at sporting events ever since its 1972 release. He was found guilty of possessing [[Child Pornography|child pornography]] and was subsequently arrested in 1997. He was yet again arrested in 2012 when he was found guilty of child sexual abuse, and in 2015 was revealed to have attempted rape on a minor as young as 13. This resulted in a 16-year prison sentence. Since then, he is now regarded as one of the most hated, formerly loved celebrities.


==First arrest==
==First arrest==
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Glitter has said before that he, when released, wants to make another album. He told The Daily Telegraph in 2008:
Glitter has said before that he, when released, wants to make another album. He told The Daily Telegraph in 2008:
<blockquote>I have an incomplete album that I want to finish. I have been thinking  
<blockquote>I have an incomplete album that I want to finish. I have been thinking  
about the plan during my days in jail. I have sung rock 'n' roll for 40  
about the plan during my days in jail. I have sung rock 'n' roll for 40  
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On January 28th, 2015<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11374121/Gary-Glitter-sobs-in-court-as-he-describes-losing-his-dignity-over-child-porn-images.html</ref>, an article was uploaded onto Telegraph.co.uk, claiming that he tried to issue a public apology regarding his past crimes.
On January 28th, 2015<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/11374121/Gary-Glitter-sobs-in-court-as-he-describes-losing-his-dignity-over-child-porn-images.html</ref>, an article was uploaded onto Telegraph.co.uk, claiming that he tried to issue a public apology regarding his past crimes.
<blockquote>I lost my own dignity, and I am so sorry. I am very sorry. I am sorry  
<blockquote>I lost my own dignity, and I am so sorry. I am very sorry. I am sorry  
today and every day of my life ever since. I am sorry to my fans.</blockquote>
today and every day of my life ever since. I am sorry to my fans.</blockquote>
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[[Category:Liars]]
[[Category:Liars]]
[[Category:Hypocrites]]
[[Category:Hypocrites]]
[[Category:Important]]
[[Category:Wolves in sheep's clothing]]
[[Category:Wolves in sheep's clothing]]