Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a young girl dating back to the 1970s and 1980s.

The 82-year-old former pop star, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday via video link from HMP Channing Wood to enter his pleas.

He denied four charges of indecent assault, two counts of indecency with a child, and two charges of sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 13

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Gary Glitter appears in court and denies historical child...

Gary Glitter has pleaded not guilty to eight allegations of sexual abuse against a young girl dating back to the 1970s and 1980s. The 82-year-old former pop star, whose real name is Paul Gadd, appear

I don't think I have every read a UK news article about a predator who sexually exploits children in which they plead guilty. It must happen, I just never seem to read about it. They always deny it.

I suppose a few that are charged are innocent but the bar for taking a case to trial is so high that the evidence has to be very strong. There may be some more who convince themselves they are innocent. But nobody ever pleads guilty. I suppose it is the taboo nature of the crime. Even when the evidence is overwhelming, the perpetrator will not admit their guilt (and save the victim the ordeal of a trial).

at the time the yardbirds were singing a little ditty