Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
A celebrity who asked the High Court to permanently prevent two news organisations from publishing his identity and allegations of sexual misconduct has lost his case, with the court saying the man's claim for an injunction was denied.
TL;DR
- A celebrity's attempt to permanently block news organizations from publishing his identity and allegations of sexual misconduct has been denied by the High Court.
- A temporary injunction will remain to allow the celebrity to appeal, keeping him anonymous and reporting restricted during this period.
- The news organizations, ITN and The Guardian, believe there is a public interest in publishing allegations of the man abusing his status for inappropriate sexual activities.
- The celebrity denies the allegations and claims publication would highly likely lead him to commit suicide, citing a high risk of 'trial by media'.
- The court did not determine the truth of the allegations.
- The celebrity has a history of suicide attempts related to the impending publication.