Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
The unnamed man asked for an injunction to stop his identity being reported in connection with allegations against him.
A celebrity who sought to permanently stop two news organizations from publishing his identity and allegations of sexual misconduct has lost his case at the High Court. Justice Nicklin ruled that the claim for an injunction was denied. However, the judge allowed a temporary injunction to remain in place, preventing the celebrity from being named and the allegations from being published.
This temporary injunction was set to remain in force during the appeal period, with anonymity and reporting restrictions staying in place. Both ITN and the Guardian expressed belief in the public interest in publishing the allegations that the man abused his status to engage in inappropriate sexual activities with many girls and young women.
The man, who denies the claims, stated that any publication would likely lead to his suicide and requested the court to prevent any publication or broadcast.
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