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Boy George faces trial for 'imprisoning a male escort'

Boy George was sent for trial today accused of falsely imprisoning a male escort by chaining him to a wall.

The pop star and DJ will next appear at London's Snaresbrook Crown Court on February 25, Thames Magistrates' Court ruled.

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Trial date: Boy George seen leaving court today, will stand trial in February over charges he 'imprisoned' a male escort

The 46-year-old - real name George O'Dowd - spoke during the minute-long hearing only to confirm his name and date of birth.

It is alleged that he falsely imprisoned a 28-year-old at his home in Ravey Street, Hackney, east London, on April 28.

The former Culture Club singer left court in a blacked-out silver estate car without comment.

He was released on conditional bail.

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