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Britian's Famous "Naked Rambler" Jailed For - Wait For It - Public Nudity
A "naked rambler" has been jailed for flouting an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from being naked in public.
Stephen Gough, 54, denied breaching the order minutes after it was imposed by Southampton magistrates, by leaving court wearing only boots and socks.
But he offered no defence and was given an 11-month sentence.
He was not allowed to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court for his trial because he had refused to wear clothes.
Simon Jones, prosecuting, said the naked rights activist was arrested after leaving the magistrates' court on 28 February while holding the order, which stated he must cover his buttocks and genitalia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22971063
Stephen Gough, 54, denied breaching the order minutes after it was imposed by Southampton magistrates, by leaving court wearing only boots and socks.
But he offered no defence and was given an 11-month sentence.
He was not allowed to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court for his trial because he had refused to wear clothes.
Simon Jones, prosecuting, said the naked rights activist was arrested after leaving the magistrates' court on 28 February while holding the order, which stated he must cover his buttocks and genitalia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22971063
