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Celebrity accused of misconduct threatens suicide if named
Original: Male celebrity accused of sexual misconduct threatens third suicide attempt if named
A male celebrity facing an accusation of sexual misconduct has threatened to attempt suicide for a third time if his name is made public, according to reports from US regional news outlets. The threat raises difficult questions for editors over naming suspects, privacy, and how to report on allegations paired with self-harm warnings.
Why now: Outlets are weighing whether to name him and how to cover the intersection of a misconduct allegation and suicide threats.
Evidence
- Male celebrity accused of sexual misconduct threatens third suicide attempt if named · Syracuse.com
- Male celebrity accused of sexual misconduct threatens third suicide attempt if named · MLive.com
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