Media outlets identify David Walliams as injunction celebrity
The British comedian and children's author had sought a court injunction to keep allegations of sexual misconduct out of the press; he denies wrongdoing.
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What happened
A well-known British man who had sought an injunction against publication missed the Monday deadline to appeal in London's High Court. Media outlets then named him as comedian and children's author David Walliams, who denies all allegations that he preyed on teenage girls and young women.
Why it matters
The injunction that had kept his identity hidden no longer shields him. The allegations involve sexual misconduct against women, which he denies.
Timeline
- Monday, 4:30 p.m.: The deadline for the man to file his appeal in London's High Court passed without an appeal.
- Nov 10, 7:13 AM ET: The BBC named David Walliams as the celebrity who had tried to block publication of the allegations.
- Nov 10, 2:38 PM ET: Yahoo News reported that the celebrity had been identified as David Walliams.
Coverage
- UK celebrity who sued to be shielded in sexual misconduct exposé has been identified (Yahoo News)
- Anonymous celebrity accused of sexual misconduct revealed after failed attempt to hide identity (https://www.facebook.com/entertainmentweekly)
- Alleged suicidal sexual assault celebrity revealed (New York Post)
- David Walliams Allegations Explained as Celebrity Injunction Lifted (Newsweek)
- David Walliams named as celebrity who tried to block publication of sexual misconduct allegations (BBC)
- Comedian David Walliams is named as anonymous celebrity in sexual misconduct allegations after failed attempt to conceal his identity (pagesix.com)
- British Celebrity Denied Injunction Named In Sexual Assault Case (buzzfeed.com)
- Celebrity accused of 'inappropriate sexual activities' could now be named (Metro)
- Anonymous celebrity in sexual assault scandal could now be named after missing appeal deadline (pagesix.com)
- Celebrity who lost injunction battle could be named (inews.co.uk)
- Judge Denies UK Celebrity's Bid to Block Sexual Misconduct Reports (Yahoo News)
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