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    Posted: 19 Mar 2011 at 5:20am
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Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di�Anno has been jailed for nine months following a sentencing on Friday. Di�Anno was found guilty of falsely claiming $67,500 (�45,000) in welfare benefits.

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The singer, who left the band in 1981, admitted he accepted government money after falsely claiming nerve damage to his back which prevented him from working. Di�Anno continued to play shows during this time and was charged with wrongfully claiming income support, housing and council tax benefit between 2002 and 2008.

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On Friday, Judge Jane Miller QC in Salisbury Crown Court in Salisbury, England sentenced the musician to nine months in jail. Judge Miller said, �Your greed has cost this country a lot of money. The claims were for a long time and for a large cost� It took many years to track you down. In 2007 you performed at 69 venues, in 2006 you performed 67 times. I do not accept you only got expenses.�

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Di�Anno has not offered a statement and there is no word as to whether he may be able to be released early for good behavior.

 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stooge Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 19 Mar 2011 at 9:55am
Edited the topic name to "Ex-Iron Maiden singer" so people don't think it's Bruce Dickinson without reading anything. Wink

I was pretty sure it was gonna be Di'Anno anyways. Tongue
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