#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.
PHONE-HACKING WHISTLEBLOWER SEAN HOARE FOUND DEAD IN WATFORD SHOCKER
- Tuesday, 19 July 2011
Sean Hoare, a former News of the World journalist who made phone-hacking allegations against the paper, was found dead at his home in Watford. The cause of death is currently unknown but not considered suspicious. Meanwhile, computer hackers have targeted The Sun's website, redirecting readers to a hoax story claiming Rupert Murdoch has died. It has also been revealed that Alex Marunchak, a former senior News of the World journalist, carried out work for Scotland Yard dealing with witnesses and suspects while employed by the paper.
Lulz Security Hacks Sun Website, Redirects Readers to Fake Murdoch Death Story
- Tuesday, 19 July 2011
The website of The Sun was hacked by Lulz Security, a group known for their "hacktivist" activities. Readers were redirected to a fake news story claiming Rupert Murdoch had died, and later to the group's Twitter page where they claimed to be displaying internal Sun staff data. The hack was seen as ironic given the company's recent troubles with hacking scandals.
Cameroon Under Fire: Miliband Attacks PM Over Coulson Appointment Amid Phone Hacking Scandal
- Monday, 18 July 2011
Labour leader Ed Miliband accused Prime Minister David Cameron of still facing "unanswered questions" over phone hacking, citing the resignation of Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson. Miliband questioned whether Cameron had discussed News Corporation's BSkyB bid with the Murdochs or Rebekah Brooks at social gatherings.
PM Cameron Calls Parliament Back Early Amid Phone-Hacking Crisis
- Monday, 18 July 2011
The Commons will be recalled on Wednesday to debate the phone-hacking scandal, with Prime Minister David Cameron planning to make a statement and answer questions. The development comes after Senior police officer John Yates signaled his intention to resign, following Met Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson's resignation on Sunday. Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks is set to appear before a committee of MPs alongside Rupert and James Murdoch, despite her arrest and questioning by police.
