Gary Glitter Ordered to Pay Over £500,000 in Damages to Abuse Victim

High Court ruling recognizes the severe impact of Glitter's abuse on the victim's life, including lost earnings and future therapy costs.

Gary Glitter, convicted of abusing three young girls in the 1970s, was ordered to pay £508,800 in damages to one of his victims.
The compensation includes £381,000 for lost earnings and £7,800 for future therapy and treatment.
The victim, who was 12 at the time of the abuse, has been unable to work for decades due to the trauma.
Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, did not attend the hearing or respond to the compensation claim.
The court noted the significant and long-lasting impact of the abuse on the victim's education, career, and personal relationships.