UK Judge Rejects Celebrity’s Bid to Stay Anonymous, but Name Remains Restricted

A UK judge has rejected a celebrity’s request to remain anonymous over allegations of misconduct involving girls and young women. The celebrity denies the allegations, which concern claims that he used his fame and status to pursue inappropriate relationships over several years. His lawyers argued that identifying him could expose him to a trial by media and increase the risk of suicide. They stressed that raising mental-health concerns was not an admission of guilt. Lawyers for two news organisations said the allegations warranted public scrutiny. The judge described the case as difficult and important. The celebrity’s identity cannot be published while a possible appeal is considered, and the public has been warned not to try to identify him.

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