03/08/2006
No Jail for Boy George
Boy George agreed to enter a drug rehabilitation program and perform community service in a deal that will spare the singer any jail time. George must also pay a $1,000 fine and avoid arrest over the next six months. The drug rehab will take place in England and the community service in Manhattan.
George released this statement: "I am relieved and happy that this case has been disposed of, and would like to thank the judge, the district attorney and my attorney, Lou Freeman, for the fair and speedy way it was dealt with. I love New York, and am looking forward to coming back and working in the states later this year."
The singer's manager Jeremy Pearce said he hopes to have George put on a concert for AIDS research in order to fulfill his community service obligation.
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Gee I'm so glad we're keeping up with all the latest Boy George news.
Posted by: Zeke | Mar 8, 2006 11:46:28 AM
Sweet deal, Georgie. Now - about that restraining order from Jon Moss...
Posted by: Jacko | Mar 8, 2006 11:57:29 AM
I am happy for Boy George, I wish him well..
Posted by: John-Eric | Mar 8, 2006 12:55:49 PM
I was really excited at first because I thought it said he'd agreed to enter a DRAG Rehabilitation Program. I don't know if his drugs were as bad as his drag [Honey, Sylvester you are not--in any way.] Alas, we all know he'll never give up either.
Posted by: Tagg | Mar 8, 2006 1:32:30 PM