An anonymous celebrity reportedly went packing to a psych ward after the media pressured them to respond to a 278-point letter detailing alleged sexual misconduct.
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A 52-page High Court judgment obtained by Page Six earlier this week reveals that Independent Television News (ITN) and The Guardian sent the letter to the unnamed British celebrity back in May. The media outlet's letter reportedly sought to have the celeb address allegations that they used their fame to seek out sexual relationships with younger women.
According to a High Court judgment, the celebrity, whom the court called "PPT," told friends they feared the publicity from the allegations and threatened to take their own life. An assistant to the celebrity detailed an intervention that resulted in the celebrity being voluntarily admitted to a psych ward later that day.
Reps for the anonymous celebrity claimed the 278-point media inquiry directly led to their urgent mental health crisis. The court documents also detail that the celebrity had recurrent depression and periods of suicidal ideation.
Psychiatrist Dr. Inti Qurash, who the court appointed, diagnosed the celebrity with Bipolar II disorder. The court documents also revealed an alleged suicide attempt when the celebrity was on leave from the psych ward back in July, with their personal assistant intervening.
According to the court documents, the celebrity's reps then asked the media outlets to suspend their investigations into the alleged sexual misconduct.
The Anonymous Celebrity Reportedly Detained Under the Mental Health Act Last Month
Despite the reported mental health crisis, the celebrity allegedly turned down recommended community mental health support. However, last month, the celebrity was detained under the Mental Health Act and was forced to undergo inpatient psychiatric treatment.
Justice Nicklin found that publication would significantly increase the celebrity's suicide risk. However, they found that the risk was not inevitable and that psychiatric treatment could help protect them.
The ongoing legal battle stems from allegations in ITN and The Guardian that the celebrity allegedly used their fame for inappropriate sexual activity with much younger women. Some of these alleged incidents could reportedly lead to a criminal case.
Meanwhile, the anonymous celebrity denies all of the allegations.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline?. The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available.
