20 publishers · first seen Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:09 UTC · updated Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:28 UTC
A famous man has lost his bid for an injunction against two media organisations, Independent Television News (ITN) and Guardian News and Media (GNM), to prevent the publication of allegations of sexual misconduct. The man, who denies the allegations, sought an injunction due to a risk of suicide if the allegations were published. However, Mr Justice Nicklin dismissed the injunction bid, stating it would be an 'exceptionally serious interference' with freedom of expression. The man can appeal the ruling, and anonymity and reporting restrictions will remain in place during the appeal period. The media organisations' investigation uncovered the man's alleged 'abuse of power and status' to contact young women and engage in 'inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities'. The man has a history of suicide attempts and is currently detained under the Mental Health Act.
The case raises legal issues about whether a court should stop publication when an individual claims that a media investigation would lead to self-harm.
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