'Well-known' man asks court to stop publication of sexual offence allegation
Summary
A well-known person has asked London’s High Court to stop two news organizations from publishing serious allegations, including sexual offence claims, against him. The individual submitted medical evidence saying that if the allegations were made public, he might try to take his own life, and the court is expected to decide on the case later this month.Key Facts
- The person asking for the publication ban is described as "well-known" and denies the allegations.
- ITV’s news producer ITN and The Guardian’s publisher Guardian News & Media conducted an investigation over several years.
- The man submitted medical reports saying that publishing the allegations puts his life at risk and has already caused two suicide attempts.
- ITN and Guardian argue the court should not stop publication because mental health experts have protections in place for people at risk of suicide.
- The court has kept the identities of the man and some other people involved private during these proceedings.
- Two individuals who agreed to be named in future reports on the case also have anonymity in the current hearing.
- One anonymous source claims to be a victim of a sexual offence by the man.
- A trial to decide if the allegations can be published is scheduled for later this month.
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