Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - A judge has ruled against a UK celebrity’s attempt to remain anonymous over allegations of misconduct involving girls and young women, despite arguments from his lawyers that identification could put him at risk of suicide.
The celebrity cannot yet be named while a potential appeal
is considered, according to The Sun. He denies allegations that he used his
fame and status over several years to pursue inappropriate relationships with
numerous girls and young women.
His legal team had sought to prevent ITN and The Guardian
from identifying him, arguing that publication could expose him to a “trial by
media” and create a serious risk that he would harm himself. The lawyers
stressed that raising concerns about his mental health did not amount to an
admission of guilt
Lawyers representing the two news organizations argued
that treatment could reduce the risk of suicide. They also maintained that the
allegations were sufficiently important to warrant public scrutiny. Mr Justice
Matthew Nicklin described the case as “difficult and important”, emphasizing
the need for the court to assess the evidence fairly.
The judge had previously warned members of the public
against attempting to identify the celebrity while reporting restrictions
remained in place, saying breaches could result in imprisonment. Those
restrictions continue to prevent publication of his identity while the
possibility of an appeal is considered.
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