Young women ‘may remain at risk’ while sex abuse claims against an unnamed celebrity remain secret, the High Court heard.
The well-known figure is seeking an injunction against ITN and the Guardian to stop them reporting allegations of ‘inappropriate and exploitative’ behaviour with ‘a large number’ of girls and young women.
Gavin Millar KC, for the media outlets, said the journalists’ research suggested the celebrity had ‘abused his power…to prey on young women for sexual purposes over an extended period’.
In paperwork submitted to the court, he said: ‘Some of the allegations are sufficiently serious to justify a criminal investigation.
‘Young women may remain
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