Celebrity seeks injunction to block sex crime allegations
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 10:44 · Archive
A well-known individual is suing ITN and The Guardian to prevent publication of allegations including a claimed sexual offence.
A well-known individual is suing two media organisations to prevent them publishing allegations about his conduct, the High Court has heard. He cannot be identified. The man is bringing legal action against ITN, which produces news for ITV and Channel 4, and Guardian News and Media, publisher of The Guardian.
Journalists at both organisations have investigated his alleged conduct towards a number of people over a period of years in professional and personal contexts. The allegations include a claimed sexual offence, which he denies. He is seeking an injunction to prevent broadcast and publication.
Sara Mansoori KC, representing the man, told the court in written submissions: 'The claimant is a well-known individual who suffers from very serious mental health problems. He has attempted suicide twice in recent months, was involuntarily detained for a period during the summer, and remains seriously ill.' The man's legal team argues that publication would likely lead him to attempt to take his own life.
ITN and Guardian News and Media are opposing the bid. Mr Justice Nicklin said it was important to have proceedings as open as possible, adding that the case would be controversial regardless of the outcome. A trial is due in late October.
How it is being reported
- ‘Well-known’ celebrity sues to keep identity secret in sexual assault caseSerious allegations have been made against the man.Metro · 17 Oct, 10:58
- 'Well-known' celebrity in secrecy battle over sex crime allegationThe man is bringing legal action against ITN and Guardian News and MediaEvening Standard · 17 Oct, 10:25
- 'Well-known' celebrity sues to silence claims of sex crime, High Court hearsThe celebrity, who cannot be identified, is bringing legal action against ITN and The Guardian.Daily Mail · 16 Oct, 23:32
In this story: ITN · The Guardian · Mr Justice Nicklin · Sara Mansoori KC
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