Boy George Admits To Handcuffing Escort

LONDON — Singer Boy George admits in a recording played in a London court that he restrained a male escort with handcuffs.

But the former Culture Club singer says he had no intention of hurting the man. He also denies he tried to assault the escort or that he swung a chain at him.

The singer, whose real name is George O'Dowd, is on trial for the false imprisonment of 29-year-old Audun Carlsen.

O'Dowd says in a police recording played Monday that he asked Carlsen to come to his apartment. O'Dowd says he wanted to ask Carlsen if he had tampered with his laptop.

The '80s pop icon has a history of drug abuse and served a community service sentence in 2006 in the United States after falsely reporting a burglary.

Comments

[RGKahn]

IBoy George is into bondage and restraints, so" Where' the story? There is no there, there.

[we-r-doomed]

How about a "Big News Page" on this has been fug?

[Eric8869]

You can arrest Boy George for hancuffing a prostitute but the U.S. Can engage in torturing people for years causing them mental impairment?

[htd2009]

Ca-reeeeee­eepeeeeeee­...!

[DrJohnnySkeptic]

I don't trust him as far as I can throw him.

I guess that's "karma karma karma", Georgie.

[trendier]

I'll tumble for you George!

[smag]

George and his fans may not be the salt of the earth but will one day be salt. They could call the ACLU to help them but they will be crispy critters themselves. PETA can protest the method of their demise right up to the fiery pit.

[vietveter]

This [ guy? ] is so very strange.

I do not have the words.......

Freak? Good beginning.

[chevyval]

freak.

[Catamount]

oh here we go, all the nice liberals...

[kathy001]

?????? What's the matter, can't find anything relevant to sling mud about?

[Quaoar]

When I saw the headline I initially thought it was an article about Bush. That would make for a far more interesting story.

[mspink]

And we do know most hustlers, I mean, escorts are always reliable people, too.

[RedDogBear]

Escorts are people too. I've known a couple who were completely trust worthy and went into "normal" jobs, got married, etc. after being escorts for a while.

[Badbone]

Yeah, just better hope she doesn't need money to pay for the pizza.

"Honey? Can you take care of the pizza boy? I don't have any cash."

"Sure can!"

[benman]

Just so Boy George isn't caught with Spitzer.

[CaroleK1970]

Big deal on the handcuffs. I bet the escort agreed to it for some fun roleplay, and now wants money. I love Boy George, he has been an inspiration to millions

[RedDogBear]

"he has been an inspiration to millions" uhm how exactly? Inspired them to make mediocre music?

[daedelus]

He was an unapologetic freak who displayed great poise and talent. That would qualify as inspirational to many, I think.

[gloriasolideo]

CaroleK: you should read up on the whole story. The escort says he was beaten with chains and tortured.

You're right, though. If someone does not want to be handcuffed and is, it's not a "big deal"; it's a crime--kidnapping.

[lizr]

many people enjoy playing w handcuffs, and many prey on the wealthy and famous.

Could be true, coudl be extortion. hard to say.

[Babysnake]

A history of thinking people getting in his laptop, false burglery report.

Typical drug behavior.

[gifu]

Your generic use of the word "drug" and the implications beyond is HIGH comedy. Goodness.

[whatsthatsound]

On the home page, you can connect BG's scaary face with the boobs below. Fun!

[chronic]

Fre@k! LOL

[DeadCivilian]

...and we care what this ghoul says and does, why again?