Gary Glitter declared bankrupt after failing £500,000 victim payout

Gary Glitter, the convicted sex offender whose real name is Paul Gadd, has been declared bankrupt after failing to pay over £500,000 in damages to one of his sexual abuse victims. The victim, who cannot be named, was awarded £508,800 in compensation for lost earnings and therapy costs due to the severe abuse she suffered as a child. Gadd, who is currently serving a prison sentence that will end in February 2031, was previously released in February 2023 but was returned to custody just six weeks later for breaching parole conditions. Richard Scorer, representing the victim, stated that Gadd has shown no remorse and continues to treat his victims with contempt. The judge highlighted the lifelong impact of the abuse on the victim, including her inability to secure meaningful employment. Gadd's refusal to cooperate with the legal process has raised concerns about his potential future release.