Topic: Gary Glitter

Actor Stephen Amell turns 40 and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio turns 60, among the famous birthdays for May 8.

On May 8, 1909, President William Howard Taft announced he would continue the conservation policies put in place by his predecessor, President Teddy Roosevelt.

Former British glam rocker Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, was sentenced to 16 years in prison Friday for sexually abusing young girls.

Former British rock star Gary Glitter, known in court by his real name, Paul Gadd, was found guilty of sexual offenses including the attempted rape of a child.

The sex abuse trial for rocker Gary Glitter began in London Monday with the swearing in of the jury and opening arguments from the prosecution.

UPI Almanac for Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

A British comedian who called the television sex scandals a "witch hunt" was arrested Wednesday as he returned to London, his lawyer said.

One of the best-known public relations executives in Britain was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual offenses decades ago.

Longtime British disc jockey Dave Lee Travis was arrested Thursday on suspicion of sexual offenses 30 years ago.

British police Sunday announced the arrest of a third suspect in their investigation into sex abuse allegations against late BBC star Jimmy Savile.