> will overshadow the principle at stake

If we take a step back what is the key principle at stake here?

I think the key principle is privacy.

Should we allow a media company to ruin a persons reputation and career by violating his privacy in direct violation of a court order?

The real concern for me is that you need to find a supportive billionaire to be able to put a stop to it.

If the media turns on me tomorrow and invades my privacy I don't have a billionaire friend to turn to.