Barry George, who was previously convicted of the 1999 murder of BBC Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando, denies allegations connected to a different crime from almost 40 years ago. After his conviction was overturned and he was cleared and released in 2008, George is now facing historic charges involving a 14-year-old girl in west London.
According to reports from multiple outlets, George, aged 66 and described as living in County Cork, Republic of Ireland, pleads not guilty at Southwark Crown Court. Prosecutors allege he committed one count of rape and two counts of indecent assault. The charges relate to events said to have occurred when the victim was 14.
The reporting also frames George’s current appearance in the context of his earlier, widely publicised wrongful conviction and subsequent release. The sources state that he continues to deny the new allegations at court, and the case proceeds on the historic charges despite his prior clearance in connection with the Jill Dando murder.
