From The Straits Times · · 1m
Walliams named in sexual misconduct allegations
David Walliams, UK children's author, faces media reports of sexual misconduct claims after seeking injunction to block publication.
In brief
David Walliams, UK children's author, faces media reports of sexual misconduct claims after seeking injunction to block publication. David Walliams denied sexual misconduct allegations but was blocked from publishing them by a court ruling that he would risk suicide if the claims were made public. Originally reported…
Walliams named in allegations
UK children's author David Walliams named as subject of sexual misconduct allegations by media groups.
Walliams sought injunction
Walliams requested injunction to block publication of allegations, claiming he would attempt suicide if they were revealed.
Walliams denied misconduct
Walliams denied sexual misconduct, stating he never abused power and is not a sexual predator.
“I am not a sexual predator”
Court rejected injunction
High Court rejected Walliams' injunction request, finding he has a serious psychiatric vulnerability and elevated suicide risk.
Walliams dropped by publisher
HarperCollins UK dropped Walliams after media reported internal harassment investigations.
The big picture
David Walliams denied sexual misconduct allegations but was blocked from publishing them by a court ruling that he would risk suicide if the claims were made public.
