Pop singer Gary Glitter, known for his criminal history, has managed to increase his wealth significantly over the past year despite facing bankruptcy. The 80-year-old, who has been disgraced, has failed to pay £508,000 in damages ordered by the High Court for raping a woman when she was 12. This led to his bankruptcy after legal action by Slater and Gordon.
Recent documents from Companies House reveal that a company established by Glitter, now operated by associates, has assets exceeding £155,000 for 2024, up from £125,626 in 2023. The company also cleared the mortgage on his flat in Baker Street, London.
Even while incarcerated, Glitter continues to receive royalties. Richard Scorer, head of abuse law at Slater and Gordon, confirmed Glitter’s bankruptcy and criticized his lack of cooperation and disregard for his victims. The hope is that his behavior will be considered in future parole applications due to his unrepentant attitude and ongoing risk to the public.
In 2015, Glitter was sentenced to 16 years for offenses against the woman and two other girls. The High Court ruled in favor of the woman for compensation covering lost work time and the harm caused by Glitter. Additionally, at least two more victims have come forward to sue him.
The bankruptcy proceedings took place under Glitter’s real name, Paul Gadd, in a court in Devon. A trustee now has the authority to manage his assets, including his penthouse in London, to compensate the victim.
Despite his tarnished reputation, Glitter’s music royalties continue to generate income, especially from his hit songs played on various platforms. His past earnings include royalties from the use of his music in popular tracks like Oasis’ “Hello.”
Glitter has a history of sexual abuse convictions, including serving time in Vietnam and being found guilty in the 2015 case in London. His actions have had a lasting negative impact on his victims, affecting their education, work, and personal lives.
Slater and Gordon emphasized the importance of holding Glitter accountable for his actions and seeking compensation for the victims. Glitter’s lack of remorse and negative impact on the victim’s life have been highlighted as reasons to oppose any future early release applications.