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Damning evidence is provided as Levenson inquiry continues
The Levenson inquiry into media ethics continued today as three high-profile witnesses arrived to give statements and be interviewed. Actress Sienna Miller, J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, and Max Mosley, the former FIA President, appeared before the [Read More]
The Leveson inquiry: Hugh Grant testifies
The subject of phone hacking reared its ugly head again today as witnesses were called to give evidence at The Leveson Inquiry into media standards. The day began with Bob and Sally Dowler taking the stand to tell of the moment when they believed their daughter was picking [Read More]
James Murdoch questioned again over phone hacking – watch it live here
James Murdoch, chairman of News International, is being questioned for the second time by MPs over the phone hacking scandal. Mr Murdoch appears in front of the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee. Photo: ITN He returned to the House of Commons Culture, [Read More]
Phone hacking: Murdoch was told about hacking
Former News of the World legal manager Tom Crone has told MPs he was “certain” he told James Murdoch about hacking. Speaking today to the Commons Culture Committee, Mr Crone said he discussed an email with Mr Murdoch that indicated phone hacking at the paper had gone [Read More]
Clive Goodman: NOTW knew about phone hacking
Clive Goodman was previously the royal editor of the News of the World, but was sacked in 2007 for phone hacking and jailed for four months. When he was fired, Goodman sent a letter to News International allegedly stating that senior figures at the paper knew about phone [Read More]
Heather Mills says "I was a phone hacking victim"
Heather Mills alleged that a senior journalist working with the Mirror admitted to hacking her voicemails. Ms Mills told BBC Newsnight that the journalist has listened to a message left by her previous husband, then boyfriend Paul McCartney in 2001. According to Ms Mills, [Read More]
Sara Payne in phone hacking revelation
Sarah Payne’s mother has been told by her charity that her phone might have been hacked. The Phoenix Chief Advocates, run by Sara Payne, has said that she is devastated. Police confirmed that her details were in notes complied by private detective Glenn Muclaire, who was [Read More]
Phone hacking scandal: Piers Morgan in deep water
Outspoken CNN anchor, TV chat-show host, judge on Britain’s Got Talent, ‘friend’ to the stars, and former News of the World editor Piers Morgan faces accusations that he knowingly obtained private information via a third party and used said information as the basis [Read More]
Phone hacking scandal: the latest news
David Cameron told MPs that with hindsight he would not have hired Andy Coulson The Prime Minister said: “Of course I regret, and I am extremely sorry, about the furore it has caused.” Mr Coulson used to be the editor for the News of the World, but resigned over [Read More]
Milliband comparison more conceptual than practical
Ed Milliband’s claim that David Cameron’s decision to hire Andy Coulson is comparable with former Met Police Assistant Commissioner John Yates decision to employ Neil Wallis is theoretically comparable; however, the parallels have their limitations. Yates resigned on [Read More]
