Unnamed celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities', court hears
Summary
An unnamed celebrity is asking London’s High Court to stop ITN and The Guardian from publishing his identity and allegations of sexual misconduct involving girls and young women. He denies the allegations; the court is weighing his claimed suicide risk against the public interest in publication.Key Facts
- The celebrity is seeking an injunction against two news organisations.
- The allegations say he used his celebrity status to pursue sexual relationships with girls and young women.
- The celebrity denies abusing his position to contact young women and teenagers in an attempt to have sex with them.
- His legal team told the court publication would be highly likely to lead him to suicide and said he feared trial by media.
- ITN and The Guardian argued that his suicide risk could be reduced and that there was no proper basis to block public-interest reporting.
- A medical report said inpatient treatment could reduce the risk, though not eliminate it.
- Justice Nicklin said the case involved significant public interest and urged the press and public not to speculate about the celebrity’s identity.
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