Will Boy George be eligible for early release or will he Spend the entire 15 months in jail?
Boy George could be released from 15 month jail sentence in April Boy George could reportedly be freed from jail in April, just four months into his 15 month sentence. The former Culture Club singer, real name George O’Dowd, was given the jail time earlier this month after being found guilty of false imprisonment, following an incident in April 2007 which saw another man being handcuffed to a wall in his flat and beaten. He started his sentence at HMP Pentonville in London but has already been moved to Edmunds Hills in Suffolk – apparently for his own safety. A source told the Sun: “Prisoners [at Pentonville] knew about his sexuality and some were overheard talking about attacking him.” According to the newspaper, he may only spend another three months at the the category C jail before being released on a tag-and-curfew order, or if that release is blocked, he will be eligible for parole in August. A prison service spokesperson denied that he was getting special treatment, insisting it
George ‘to serve just four of his 15 months’ By SIMON HUGHES Published: 24 Jan 2009 AILED Boy George could be free after just four months of his 15-month sentence. The singer has already been moved to a “soft” prison. George, 47, was sentenced last week for the false imprisonment of a male escort he shackled to a wall and beat with a chain. But he has already left London’s tough Pentonville Prison for category C Edmunds Hill in Newmarket, Suffolk. A jail insider claimed the disgraced star, real name George O’Dowd, was being fast-tracked because of his celebrity status. The insider said: “It is amazing how quick he was processed.” George is entitled to be considered for early release on a tag and under curfew in April. There have been claims he could have been targeted by some lags because he is gay. The source said: “Prisoners knew about his sexuality and some were overheard talking about attacking him.” Last night a prison service spokesman insisted: “No prisoner receives special trea
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