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Gary Glitter appears in court charged with sex offences dating back to 1978

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The coverage of Gary Glitter's charges broadly agrees on the seriousness of the historic sex offences. All outlets, regardless of their left, centre, or right leanings, maintain a serious tone. However, there is a slight variation in focus, with some outlets emphasizing the historic nature of the offences and others focusing on Gary Glitter himself. The centre-leaning outlets, such as The Independent and Sky News, provide a neutral and factual account of the charges, while the right-leaning Evening Standard also maintains a serious tone.

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The Independent

Gary Glitter appears in court charged with sex offences dating back to 1978

The ex-pop star is accused of repeatedly abusing a young girl at his London home

5 Aug, 14:12

Evening Standard

Gary Glitter appears in court charged with 1970s child sex offences

The 82-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared via videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

5 Aug, 13:44

BBC News

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Gary Glitter charged with historical sexual offences

The former singer, whose real name is Paul Gadd, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 5 August.

2 Jul, 13:42

Mirror News

Disgraced pop star Gary Glitter charged with four sexual offences against girl dating back to 1978

Gary Glitter has been charged with four sexual offences against a girl dating back to 1978 - we'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.