World famous people accused of pedophilia

Actor Minh Beo has just been arrested in the US on charges of child molestation. This incident reminds many people of similar accusations that have occurred in the past against many famous stars around the world.

King of Pop Michael Jackson

First of all, we must mention the late singer - King of Pop Michael Jackson. Michael has faced many accusations of child molestation and abuse. The first case was in the 1990s, when Michael was accused of repeatedly abusing 13-year-old Jordan Chandler at the Neverland Ranch. However, in 1993, Jordan withdrew the lawsuit. Many sources said that Michael had to pay up to 20 million USD to "not be guilty". In 2005, Michael had to appear in court again for the accusation of sexual abuse against 13-year-old Gavin Arvizo. In this case, Michael was acquitted. In addition, Michael was suspected of sexually abusing 17 other children, but there was not enough evidence to prove these suspicions.

British rock singer Ian Watkins

In 2013, famous British rock singer Ian Watkins admitted to child molestation and was sentenced to 35 years in prison (including 29 years in prison and 6 years of probation) at Cardiff Crown Court (UK). The police investigation showed that Ian Watkins had sexually abused 6 children under the age of 13. According to lawyers, this 36-year-old singer was heavily influenced and somewhat "sick" by the habit of watching "pornographic" movies. In addition, this male singer was addicted to drugs since he was 30 years old. Due to the influence of drugs, Ian had no concept of any of his crimes. Ian Watkins also thought about committing suicide.

Former British rock singer Gary Glitter

Former British rock singer Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Francis Gadd, is one of the most prominent figures in child sexual abuse. In 1999, Gary was convicted of making child pornography. He was arrested in Vietnam on November 19, 2005 for molesting a minor in Vung Tau. The British singer was later sentenced to three years in prison for "child molestation" in March 2006. In addition to the three-year prison sentence, Gary was ordered to pay $4,000 in compensation to the victims. In August 2008, Gary Glitter was released by the Vietnamese government, having his sentence reduced by three months. The former singer was taken to Tan Son Nhat airport and deported from Vietnam by the Supreme People's Court in Ho Chi Minh City.

Conductor Mikhail Vasillievich Pletnev

In July 2010, the famous Russian pianist - conductor Mikhail Vasillievich Pletnev - was accused of raping a 14-year-old boy in a Thai coastal city of Pattaya. Previously, Thai police said Pletnev was suspected after a maid was arrested. This person was questioned in connection with a child sex ring. However, this case has not yet come to an end. It is known that Mikhail Pletnev is an internationally renowned Russian artist. He won a gold medal at the prestigious Tchaikovsky music competition in 1978.

Adam Johnson, former player of Sunderland football club, England

In 2003, Adam Johnson, a former player of Sunderland Football Club, England, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for child molestation with a 15-year-old girl. With the above sentence, Adam Johnson lost everything: fired by the club, removed from the English Football Association, girlfriend and daughter left, and prison life...

American movie star, Stephen Collins

In late 2014, American actor Stephen Collins was charged by New York police with child molestation. Stephen confessed that he had molested three girls between the ages of 11 and 13. This scandal caused the actor's career and life to plummet.

Jason Michael Handy

Jason Micheal Handy - a production assistant for a famous American production company that produces children's programs, including Nickelodeon - was convicted of child molestation in 2004 by a US court. Handy also described himself as a "pedophile". He took 1,000 photos of elementary school girls on their way to school from his home. Handy used his job authority to exchange emails and phone numbers with the subjects to commit depraved acts. Handy was sentenced to 6 years in prison for 2 crimes: lewd acts with children and distributing documents via email to sexually exploit children.

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