A request by Cyrus Engerer for the case in which he is charged with circulating naked pictures of an ex-boyfriend to his employers and friends to be heard behind closed doors has been upheld.

The request was made by Mr Engerer's lawyer Franco Debono when the case started to be heard this morning.

Mr Engerer pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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