Paul Gallagher, brother of Oasis' Liam and Noel Gallagher, charged with rape: Reports
Gallagher was charged with rape and three counts of sexual assault, London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement, according to The New York Times and BBC. The man also faces three counts of intentional strangulation, two counts of making a threat to kill, assault causing actual bodily harm, and coercive and controlling behavior.
Authorities said the charges stem from a 2024 investigation into alleged offenses the occurred between 2022 and 2024, according to the Times and BBC's reporting. An unnamed woman, who is reportedly involved in the case, is receiving support from specially trained officers.
USA TODAY has reached out to the Metropolitan Police for comment.
Gallagher is expected to make an appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Aug. 27, per the outlets. He denies all accusations against him, Gallagher's law firm Carson Kaye Solicitors said in a July 28 statement.
"Paul Gallagher has been charged with a number of offences all relating to a single complainant," the statement read. "Mr. Gallagher has consistently engaged with the police throughout their investigation and always strongly denied the allegations made against him. He looks forward to clearing his name, but as there are now ongoing legal proceedings, our client is unable to comment further."
Gallagher's legal troubles come as his famous brothers have been back on the road for Oasis' long-awaited reunion tour, which kicked off July 4 at Cardiff Principality Stadium in Wales.
The superstars are scheduled to bring the tour to North American fans on Aug. 24 with a show in Toronto, followed by performances in Chicago; East Rutherford, New Jersey and Pasadena, California.
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Liam and Noel Gallagher for comment.
While Gallagher has kept a lower profile compared to his rock 'n' roll siblings, he has made several TV and film appearances in support of his brothers' musical careers, including the 2016 documentary "Oasis: Supersonic" and the 2019 film "Liam Gallagher: As It Was."
Gallagher also coauthored a 1998 biography, "Brothers: From Childhood to Oasis: The Real Story," which discussed Liam and Noel's early life and rise to fame.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline offers free, confidential, 24/7 support to survivors and their loved ones in English and Spanish at: 800.656.HOPE (4673) and Hotline.RAINN.org and en Español RAINN.org/es.
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Contributing: Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY
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