Boy George Guilty of Imprisoning Escort

Jury convicts pop star of false imprisonment

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 5, 2008 11:52 AM CST

(AP) – A jury has convicted pop singer Boy George of falsely imprisoning a male escort. Jurors sided with Norwegian Audun Carlsen, who accused the pop star of handcuffing him to a wall at the singer's London apartment and roughing him up. Boy George admitted handcuffing him but said he did so because Carlsen had tampered with his computer and removed photos. He'll be sentenced Jan. 16, and the judge has said jail time is likely.

Boy George leaves Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, Nov. 24, 2008. The former Culture Club singer has been found guilty of false imprisonment by a London jury on Friday. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, file)

Boy George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, enters Manhattan criminal court, in this March 8, 2006 file photo in New York. (AP Photo/Louis Lanzano, File)

British musician Boy George models a creation at the Fashion For Relief show during London Fashion Week in London. Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007 (AP Photo/Nathan Strange)

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