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A decision in a High Court case involving a famous man seeking an injunction to prevent Independent Television News (ITN) and Guardian News and Media (GNM) from publishing allegations against him is expected next week. Mr Justice Nicklin said the court would reserve judgment and deliver a decision as soon as possible, urging the parties to be ready early next week, with reporting restrictions still in place.
The man, who cannot be identified, denies allegations of abusing his power and status to engage in inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities with young women, which ITN and GNM say they wish to publish following a wide-ranging investigation. He claims publication could lead to his death after two prior suicide attempts, while the media organisations argue there is a strong public interest in the story and no legal duty for courts to prevent publication on such grounds.
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