Court hears case over alleged inappropriate sexual activities

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

A well-known man is seeking an injunction to block the Guardian and ITN from publishing allegations of inappropriate sexual activities involving young women.

A well-known man, referred to in court as PPT, is seeking a permanent injunction to prevent the Guardian and ITN from publishing allegations of 'inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities' with a large number of young women. The High Court hearing began on 27 October. He denies the allegations and cannot be identified by law while the case proceeds. The judge warned the public against online speculation about his identity, saying repetition of speculation does not establish fact.

The two media organisations argue the allegations involve more than 30 sources with first-hand accounts, formed through a 'wide-ranging and rigorous investigation'. They contend the claims involve abuse of power and status to contact young women.

PPT's legal team argues this is a 'highly exceptional' case where publication would 'highly likely lead him to commit suicide'. In written submissions, they say he suffers from 'very severe mental health problems' stemming from 'deep-rooted childhood trauma'. They report he attempted suicide in May when the outlets contacted him and again in July, on one occasion absconding from a secure hospital. Sara Mansoori KC, representing PPT, said he denies wrongdoing and that publication would have a 'potentially fatal impact'. The judge will rule on the injunction later this month.

How it is being reported

• Mystery celebrity fights to keep identity secret amid disturbing sexual misconduct allegationsThe unnamed celebrity asked the High Court in London for an injunction this week.New York Post · 27 Oct, 19:04
• Famous man in court bid over allegations of 'inappropriate sexual activities'The famous man is seeking an injunction to prevent two news organisations from publishing claims about an alleged 'abuse of power and status' involving young womenThe Mirror · 27 Oct, 17:36
• ‘Well-known’ public figure in bid to stop publication of allegations of inappropriate sexual activitiesIndividual seeks permanent injunction against Guardian and ITN to block claims, citing high risk of suicide A “well-known individual” attempting to block two media outlets from publishing allegations about him has been accused of inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities “with a large number of girls and young women”, the high court has heard. The individual, referred to in court as PPT, is seeking a permanent injunction against the Guardian and ITN to stop them publishing the allegations, which he denies. His legal team argued that publishing them would “highly likely lead him to…The Guardian · 27 Oct, 17:09
• Famous man in court bid over allegations of ‘inappropriate’ sexual activitiesThe well-known man is seeking an injunction (Picture: Getty) A well known man seeking an injunction faces allegations of ‘inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities’ with a large number of young women, the High Court has been told. The man, who cannot be identified, is bringing legal action…Metro · 27 Oct, 15:05

In this story: PPT · Guardian News and Media · Independent Television News · High Court · Mr Justice Nicklin

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