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A “well-known individual” is trying to secure a legal injunction against the Guardian to prevent publishing of serious allegations made against him (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] 4 points 9 hours ago* (1 child)

Why can't they just say the client's name and say that he is seeking a permanent injunction about serious allegations being made against him? Without saying what they are.

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  • [–] 6 points 9 hours ago

    Because that would create a wildfire of speculation, straight up falsities, half-truths & intential lies which could be far worse than the truth. Although the reasoning sounds BS (the article cites options to protect the accused during reporting) and a permanent ban on reporting whatever this is would be wrong in principal, reporting does need to be responsibly handled.

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