Because he was good at football some people will forgive him anything and blame his mates for it all.
I've seen others constantly claim he has 'serious mental disorders' without any proof, except Gascoigne's inevitable excuses whenever he's in court.
He's been sectioned, examined by experts and always released, in my opinion he simply has low self control and enjoys getting slaughtered and taking drugs.
If he was someone, on your street, he'd be dismissed as a waster but, because he buys people drinks, they think he's a great lad.
No doubt he'll be excused this latest charge and the victim will be vilified.