Oasis’s Paul Gallagher Faces Rape Allegation in London Court
Another day, another disappointment. I’m Avery Sinclair, and I’m here to cut through the noise on this latest family fiasco.
Paul Gallagher, the elder brother of Oasis icons Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, was formally charged with rape by the Crown Prosecution Service on July 12, 2023, following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police. Court documents indicate the alleged incident occurred in central London in the spring of 2022. Gallagher, 58, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on July 15 and was granted conditional bail, including a curfew and a ban on contacting the complainant by any means.
According to the CPS charge sheet, prosecutors have “sufficient evidence” to proceed to trial. The official statement from the Crown Prosecution Service noted that the case will next be heard at Inner London Crown Court on September 5, 2023. Sources close to the court confirm the decision was made after months of witness interviews and examination of forensic materials collected by detectives.
The Metropolitan Police issued a brief release confirming the charge, noting that the investigation began after a formal report was filed in June 2022. Police spokespeople declined to comment on further details, citing the ongoing court process. Court records list Gallagher’s solicitor as Martin Bradley of London’s Rylance Chambers. Bradley has vowed to “contest these allegations vigorously” and maintains his client’s innocence in a written statement submitted to the court.
It is the first time any member of the notoriously feuding Gallagher clan has faced formal criminal charges. While Liam and Noel have publicly sparred over everything from band reunions to social media jabs, neither brother has issued a comment on Paul’s legal troubles. Industry insiders suggest Liam is focused on his upcoming tour, and Noel is too busy in the studio to weigh in.
For the uninitiated, Paul Gallagher stayed mostly behind the scenes, occasionally credited with helping manage Oasis in the 1990s. He has not released music of his own and has largely avoided the tabloid spotlight—until now. The alleged victim, described in court papers only as a woman in her 30s, has not spoken publicly, and her identity remains protected by a court order.
Legal analysts point out that high-profile abuse cases can drag on for years, especially when significant time has passed since the alleged incident. The defense team is expected to file pretrial motions in late August, challenging evidence admissibility. If convicted, Gallagher faces up to life imprisonment, though sentencing guidelines for rape typically recommend a decade-long term, depending on aggravating factors.
Stay tuned as this story unfolds. With a September hearing on the horizon and no public statement from Oasis’s frontmen, the Gallaghers’ family reputation might take even more hits.
And that’s the latest on this drama. You’re welcome.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Metropolitan Police, Crown Prosecution Service
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