Unnamed celebrity approaches London high court to stop publication of sexual misconduct allegations against him. (Photo: AI)
The news outlets told the court that the allegations against the celebrity, referred to as PPT, involved more than 30 sources with first-hand accounts. PPT’s lawyers said that publication of the claims would breach his right to life and subject him to inhumane or degrading treatment under Articles 2 and 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights.
His lawyers recently told the court that he denied the allegations of abusing his power and position as a celebrity to “contact and forge relationships with young women and teenagers to try to have sex with them”. They said the celebrity is “highly likely” to attempt suicide. The news organizations backed their rights to publish their articles, arguing that there was no legitimate basis to “restrain the publication of public interest journalism”. They said the celebrity’s “suicide risk” could be lowered through treatment. She told the court that her client had first attempted to kill himself in May when the Guardian and ITN contacted him to give him the chance to respond to the allegations.
A celebrity whose name has been kept under wraps has approached the High Court in London against news organizations attempting to publish sexual misconduct allegations against him. The lawyers sought an injunction against Guardian News and Media and ITN. Very little has come to the public so far. The celebrity is male and is being represented by Sara Mansoori KC. As the hearing continues, the judge asked the public to refrain from speculating who the celebrity could be.