Rupert Murdoch

Australian-American business magnate

Rupert Murdoch

Australian-American business magnate

PHONE-HACKING WHISTLEBLOWER SEAN HOARE FOUND DEAD IN WATFORD SHOCKER

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News of the World phone-hack journalist found dead
  • 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.

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