Anonymous celebrity accused of sexual misconduct threatens to make third suicide attempt if named

An anonymous male celebrity has threatened to attempt suicide a third time if posts reveal his identity and the multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against him.

The celebrity, known as PPT, is currently accused of using “his celebrity power and position to contact and establish relationships with young women and teenage boys in order to attempt to have sex with them.”

On Tuesday, the celebrity’s legal team applied to London’s High Court for an injunction to block the publication of articles, arguing that their client would be “highly likely” to attempt suicide if released, the BBC reported.

The lawyer representing PPT, Sara Mansoori KC, told the court her client attempted suicide twice after receiving notice from publications Guardian News Media and ITN, seeking comment on the allegations. PPT was discharged from the hospital after the first attempt and quickly tried again.

“The plaintiff attempted suicide twice as a result of these events, was hospitalized for months, was subject to involuntary detention and was examined by several doctors – now more than 10,” Mansoori told the court, adding that PPT “does not intend to return to public life.”

His legal team claimed their client’s third suicide attempt was believed to be the result of concern over “trial by media” rather than wrongdoing.

Also during the hearing, the unnamed man vehemently denied the accusations of sexual misconduct against him.

However, several British news outlets, including GNM and ITN, argued in court that they had the right to publish stories about the misconduct allegations with the man’s identity.

The publications also argued that there was no legitimate basis “for restricting the publication of public interest journalism” and that the celebrity’s “suicide risk” could be reduced.

According to a medical report, the celebrity could undergo treatment that would significantly improve his mental health but would not completely alleviate the risk, according to the BBC.

However, Mansoori said the only reason the published articles would not be fatal is because his client would be “locked up and prevented from ending his life.”

“This is not a case where an individual has falsely raised ‘mental health’ concerns in the face of an impending publication that they do not wish to have,” she told the court.

Meanwhile, lawyer representing ITN and GNM, Gavin Millar, said the media had gathered “numerous allegations” throughout the “extensive and rigorous investigation”, pointing out that journalists had interviewed 100 people.

Miller also argued that many of the women who came forward “were traumatized by the claimant’s alleged conduct and suffered mental health crises and mental illnesses as a result.”

Mr Justice Nicklin, the judge in the case, acknowledged there was public interest in the case, saying it was “difficult and important”.

Nicklin confirmed that he could not verify the allegations against the celebrity and was only responsible for determining whether the allegations could be published by ITN and GMN.

The judge also urged the public to refrain from speculating about the identity of the celebrity.