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Man cleared of Jill's murder on rape rap

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September 27, 2025

THE man wrongly convicted of killing Crimewatch presenter Jill Dando has been charged with rape and indecent assault.

- by JERRY LAWTON Chief Reporter

Barry George, 65, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl 38 years ago. He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on October 29.

Mr George, who would have been 27 at the time, faces one charge of rape and two of indecent assault.

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