UK High Court Rules Prince Harry , Was Subject of ‘Extensive’ Phone Hacking.
On Dec. 15, Justice Fancourt ruled that the Duke of Sussex had been the victim of considerable phone hacking between 2006 and 2011, CNN reports. .
On Dec. 15, Justice Fancourt ruled that the Duke of Sussex had been the victim of considerable phone hacking between 2006 and 2011, CNN reports. .
Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) was found to have published 15 stories about Prince Harry by using illegal methods such as hacking voicemails and using private investigators. .
Prince Harry, who was
awarded $179,000, celebrated his win as
"a great day for truth, as well as accountability.".
Harry also urged authorities and the financial
regulator to "do their duty for the British public
and investigate bringing charges against the
company and those who have broken the law.".
He called for a "free and honest press" for the U.K. and the world, claiming that "anything else is poisoning the well of a profession we all depend on.".
He called for a "free and honest press" for the U.K. and the world, claiming that "anything else is poisoning the well of a profession we all depend on.".
The court has ruled that unlawful and
criminal activities were carried out at all
three of Mirror Group’s newspaper titles
(The Mirror, The Sunday Mirror and
The People) on a habitual and widespread
basis for more than a decade, Prince Harry, via statement.
Today’s ruling is vindicating and affirming. I’ve been told that slaying dragons will get you burned. , Prince Harry, via statement.
But in light of today’s victory and the importance of doing what is needed for a
free and honest press – it’s a worthwhile
price to pay. The mission continues, Prince Harry, via statement
