Former Culture Club frontman Boy George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, was charged with false imprisonment in November 2007 after a Norwegian man named Audun Carlsen claimed that the singer chained and assaulted him while he was working as a male model in Boy George's home.TMZ: George Charged with Allegedly Chaining Model (November 13, 2007) The singer's trial began on November 24, 2008, in London.TMZ: Boy George Handcuffed a Hooker (November 24, 2008)

In early December 2008, George was found guilty of false imprisonment. It is said that the singer will most likely face jail time.TMZ: Boy Really Did Hurt Boy Toy (December 5, 2008)

A Norwegian male model claims that Boy George handcuffed him and chained him to a hook in the singer's bedroom in April 2007. He also alleges that George took erotic photos of him while he was in his home. It was said that Boy George and the model engaged in a struggle that resulted in the model breaking free and fleeing to cops.TMZ: Boy George Handcuffed a Hooker (November 24, 2008)

1. Born: June 14, 1961
2. Birthplace: London, England
3. Full name: George Alan O'Dowd
4. Was in the band Culture Club
5. Record labels: More Protein, Plan A Records and Virgin Records
6. Debut album: Sold released in 1987
7. October 2005: Arrested for alleged possession of cocaineBBC: George home 'had 13 cocaine bags' (October 12, 2005)