Ranging from charges of sex trafficking and assault to fraud and controlling behaviour, notable cases include Sean "Diddy" Combs, A$AP Rocky, and YNW Melly in the US as well as British figures like Yung Filly, Jay Blades, and Charles Hanson.
Here’s a list of celebrities scheduled to appear in court next year.
5. Prince Harry
Prince Harry is involved in ongoing legal action against British tabloids, alleging unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking. A trial date has been set for January 2025. The Duke of Sussex, along with other British celebrities, is taking legal action against the tabloid industry, accusing outlets like The Sun of phone hacking and other unlawful information gathering practices. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: AFP via Getty Images
6. Yung Filly
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is awaiting trial in Australia for alleged sexual assault charges. He has admitted to reckless driving while on bail. | Getty
7. Jay Blades
Jay Blades, the 54-year-old presenter of BBC's "The Repair Shop," is scheduled to stand trial on May 6, 2025, facing charges of controlling and coercive behaviour towards his estranged wife, Lisa-Marie Zbozen. Blades has pleaded not guilty to allegations that, between January 2023 and September 2024, he engaged in behaviour causing Ms. Zbozen to fear that violence would be used against her on at least two occasions. | Getty Images
8. Charles Hanson
Charles Hanson, a prominent auctioneer and television personality known for his appearances on BBC's "Bargain Hunt," "Flog It!," and "Antiques Road Trip," is facing serious legal charges. The 45-year-old has been accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour towards his wife, Rebecca Hanson. The case has been deemed unsuitable for trial at the magistrates' court and has been transferred to Derby Crown Court, with a trial date set for February 10, 2025. | Hansons Auctioneers / SWNS