Man cleared over Jill Dando’s murder appears in court charged with raping girl, 14, in 1987
A MAN cleared over Jill Dando’s murder has appeared in court charged with raping a teen girl.
Barry George is accused of assaulting the 14-year-old on two separate occasions in September 1987.
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Barry George has been charged with raping a teen girlCredit: check copyright
He was jailed for murdering Jill Dando but his conviction was quashedCredit: Handout
George appeared in court todayCredit: PA
The 65-year-old was jailed in 2001 over Crimewatch presenter Jill’s death before his conviction was quashed in 2007 by the Court of Appeal.
George was cleared by a jury the following year with the 1999 murder still unsolved.
He appeared at the Old Bailey today charged with one count of rape and two of indecent assault.
The alleged incidents reportedly took place in West London between September 6 and 12, 1987.
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Wearing a black sweater over a white shirt, George spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.
George, of County Cork, Ireland, was released on bail to next appear for a plea hearing on February 13.
Det Supt Andy Furphy said: “These charges follow an investigation by a team of Met detectives.
“Specially trained officers continue to support the woman who has come forward.”
Jill was gunned down outside her home in Fulham, West London, on April 26, 1999, at point blank range.
A man was caught on CCTV following the gunman’s likely escape route but no one has ever been brought to justice.
Jill Dando was gunned down outside her homeCredit: Getty – Contributor
George spent eight years in prison following the wrongful convictionCredit: PA:Press Association
