#PhoneHackingScandal
The Fall of a British Tabloid
#PhoneHackingScandal
The Fall of a British Tabloid
The News of the World phone hacking scandal was a major media and political controversy in the United Kingdom that came to light in the early 2000s and peaked in 2011. Journalists and private investigators working for the British tabloid were found to have illegally accessed the voicemails of celebrities, politicians, members of the royal family, and even victims of crime, most notably murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler. The revelation that the tabloid had deleted voicemails from Dowler’s phone sparked public outrage and led to the closure of the 168-year-old newspaper in July 2011. The scandal prompted multiple police investigations, high-profile arrests, and the Leveson Inquiry—a public investigation into press ethics and regulation. It exposed deep ethical failures within parts of the British press and raised serious concerns about media power and accountability.
Piers Morgan denies knowing of phone hacking after judge rules h
- Friday, 15 December 2023
Piers Morgan has denied he was aware of phone hacking during his time as Daily Mirror editor after a judge ruled there ‘can be no doubt’ that he knew about the practice while he was at the helm of the newspaper. The TalkTV presenter also hit out at Prince Harry, saying he ‘wouldn’t know truth if it slapped him in his California-tanned face’.
Labour MP Calls for Sun Editor's Questioning Over Phone Hacking Claims
- Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Labour MP Tom Watson called for the editor of The Sun, Dominic Mohan, to be questioned about potential phone hacking involvement. Watson stated that it was only a matter of time before evidence links The Sun to the scandal. He also criticized News International chairman James Murdoch, stating he is not fit to lead BSkyB and questioning whether News Corporation should continue owning shares in the broadcaster due to alleged corruption and criminality.
Man Bailed in Phone Hacking Probe as Operation Weeting Makes 15th Arrest
- Friday, 02 September 2011
A 30-year-old man was released on bail after being arrested by police investigating phone hacking at the News of the World. He was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to intercept voicemail messages and attempting to pervert the course of justice, and has been bailed until mid January 2012. This is the 15th arrest made as part of Operation Weeting, which is investigating illegal hacking of mobile phone voicemails by the now-defunct News of the World newspaper.
Murdoch Declines $6m Bonus Amid NoW Phone Hacking Controversy
- Friday, 02 September 2011
James Murdoch declined a $6m bonus due to the controversy over phone hacking at News of the World, while his father Rupert received a $12.5m bonus. James' total remuneration for the year was $33.3m, up 47%. He stated that declining the bonus was the "right thing to do" and will consult with the compensation committee about future bonuses.
