Celebrity May Be Named After Missing Appeal DeadlineCourt Rejects Bid to Silence Reporting on Celebrity AllegationsPress Freedom Prevails as Court Rejects Life-or-Death Plea
On November 9, an unnamed British celebrity missed the deadline to appeal a ruling allowing allegations of sexual misconduct to be published. His identity can be revealed when the Guardian or ITN first publishes allegations identifying him.On November 9, an unnamed British celebrity missed the deadline to appeal a ruling allowing the Guardian and ITN to publish allegations of sexual misconduct. The judge found that an injunction would seriously restrict freedom of expression.On November 9, an unnamed British celebrity missed the deadline to appeal a ruling permitting publication of sexual misconduct allegations. The court rejected his request to block the Guardian and ITN, despite arguments that publication could endanger his life.