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13/11/2007
Boy George Charged With False Imprisonment
Boy George has been charged with false imprisonment, Scotland Yard has confirmed.
The 47-year-old singer and DJ - real name George O'Dowd - was arrested in connection with the alleged incident, which is understood to involve a 28-year-old man, at his home in Ravey Street in Hackney, east London on April 28.
The former Culture Club frontman was released on bail and is due to appear before Thames Magistrates' Court on November 22.
(KMcA)
The 47-year-old singer and DJ - real name George O'Dowd - was arrested in connection with the alleged incident, which is understood to involve a 28-year-old man, at his home in Ravey Street in Hackney, east London on April 28.
The former Culture Club frontman was released on bail and is due to appear before Thames Magistrates' Court on November 22.
(KMcA)
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