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UK celebrity loses bid to block publication of allegations

Outlets agree a UK public figure failed to secure an injunction against two media organizations, though he retains temporary anonymity while appealing.

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At a glance

  • A High Court ruling rejected a British celebrity's attempt to stop ITN and The Guardian from reporting sexual misconduct allegations.23
  • The individual remains protected by temporary anonymity while an appeal is considered.13

A High Court judgment rejected an injunction request by a British celebrity to block reporting by ITN and The Guardian.23

The legal action sought to prevent the publication of sexual misconduct allegations and the disclosure of his identity.123

The individual will maintain anonymity during the period permitted to submit an appeal.13

Where sources agree

  • A UK celebrity lost a legal bid for an injunction3 of 3
  • The case involves allegations of sexual misconduct3 of 3
  • The legal action targeted ITN and The Guardian2 of 3
  • Anonymity remains in place pending appeal2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood ReporterBritish Celebrity Loses Legal Bid to Prevent Publication of Identity and Sexual Misconduct Allegations ↗
  2. 2DeadlineBritish Star Loses Bid To Stop ITN & Guardian Publishing Sexual Misconduct Allegations ↗
  3. 3VarietyU.K. Celebrity Loses Injunction Bid to Prevent Sexual Misconduct Allegations From Being Published, but Will Remain Anonymous Pending Appeal ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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