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not sure I can see a constitutional issue here. Freedom of the press has nothing to do with the constitution.

The fact that Richard was another show business figure is irrelevant.

If social media publishes in breach of any new law made as a result of this case then social media/bloggers should be prosecuted for breach of the law.

Court reporters have sat in courts for centuries noting the names of those indicted and the charges they face and any other details revealed in open court. - this certainly can be reported as can the trials and any public statements the accused make along the way to trial. Whether the Police are free to release information relating to crimes which identify potential individuals who may be charged is another matter. I think probably they cannot.

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