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British celebrity loses bid to keep identity secret over sex claims

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 03, 2026 • 10:47 PM
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The well-known identity warns he will take his own life if UK media air allegations that he abused his position.

British celebrity loses bid to keep identity secret over sex claims

London | A British celebrity accused of sexual misconduct is eyeing a last-ditch bid to keep his identity secret, in the latest test for the UK’s judicial system that allows the rich and powerful to stop media outlets publishing damaging allegations against them.

The celebrity’s name has not yet been revealed, as an interim injunction remains in place while he decides whether to appeal the High Court’s decision on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT) to dismiss his bid for secrecy.

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