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High Court: Piers Morgan knew about phone hacking

The News Agents

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The Widespread Practice of Phone Hacking and the Loss of Control

This chapter explores the widespread practice of phone hacking in the newspaper industry, with the legal department and editors being aware of the methods used. The speaker shares their personal experience of being groomed into the circle of trust, where they learned how stories were obtained through phone hacking. They also discuss the loss of control of a database and the moral conflict they faced while engaging in hacking activities.

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