Prince Harry has won a major victory in the case of his phone being hacked and the damages he suffered from the Mirror.
In a ruling that has a ripple effect on British media, a high court judge has convicted the Mirror Group of newspapers of widespread phone hacking between 2006 and 2011. The judge acknowledged that some articles about the Duke of Sussex were the result of illegal access and collection of information.
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The judge also said that Prince Harry's phone was hacked from 2003 to 2009 and awarded him £140,600 in damages. This case reveals a pattern of illegal behaviour in the media. A spokesman for the Mirror newspaper has come forward to apologise and accept responsibility. The Duke of Sussex says he has been the target of numerous attacks over the years, with hacked and illegal practices used.
During his trial, Prince Harry revealed that his personal information was illegally published in British media outlets including the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror and People. The trial has called into question the practices of the newspapers, as the Prince seeks damages and claims that the journalists invaded his privacy. The case also involves other complainants, revealing the role of figures such as Piers Morgan and private investigators.
During the trial, publisher MGN admitted that Prince Harry's privacy was violated by the illegal collection of information and offered compensation of £500. It also cited an incident where a journalist paid for illegal information, claiming that investigations were limited. The Mirror's lawyer cited cases of celebrity voicemails being hacked, but denied Prince Harry's involvement. The Prince's lawyer argued that the evidence was destroyed, while other people, such as Piers Morgan, were not called, raising concerns about the credibility of the case.
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Source: theguardian.com
