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Boy George Gets 15-Month Jail Term

Guilty of 'gratuitous violence,' singer gets 15 months: judge

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(Newser) – A London court today sentenced Boy George to 15 months in prison for imprisoning an escort he accused of theft, the Telegraph reports. The judge called the pop star’s actions “gratuitous violence” that “traumatized” 29-year-old Audun Carlsen. The singer, 47, reportedly didn’t testify because he didn't want to embarrass his mother. “I couldn’t do it," his brother quoted George O'Dowd as saying. "She’s dying."

In this Dec. 16, 2008 file photo, British singer Boy George performs onstage at Le Pigalle Club in central London.
In this Dec. 16, 2008 file photo, British singer Boy George performs onstage at Le Pigalle Club in central London.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
British entertainer Boy George arrives at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, Friday Jan. 16, 2009.
British entertainer Boy George arrives at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, Friday Jan. 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
Kevin O'Dowd, the brother of British entertainer Boy George reacts after George received a 15-month prison sentence at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, Friday Jan. 16, 2009.
Kevin O'Dowd, the brother of British entertainer Boy George reacts after George received a 15-month prison sentence at Snaresbrook Crown Court in London, Friday Jan. 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)
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Jan 16, 09 9:17 PM CST
awsome singing talent, great vocal talent but what a freak....eeeeeeek Reply
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