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Prince Harry: Hacked
Dec 15, 2023
Prince Harry's recent phone hacking victory against Mirror Group Newspapers is analyzed, discussing the implications for the Royal Family and the press in the UK. The chapter also explores the emergence of phone hacking lawsuits and settlements as a lucrative industry for lawyers, along with ongoing investigations and civil cases involving Prince Harry. His mission to reform tabloids and ongoing clashes with the media are also discussed. The chapter concludes with a mention of a television series covering events of the 1950s and 1960s and a call to action for listeners to engage with the podcast.
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- The landmark ruling against Mirror Group Newspapers sets a precedent for Prince Harry's ongoing legal actions against other newspaper groups, revealing the extent of phone hacking and implicating multiple organizations.
- Prince Harry's pursuit of legal actions against media organizations challenges the traditional approach of the royal family and aims to deliver a free and honest press, potentially leaving the royal family on the wrong side of public opinion.
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Prince Harry wins phone hacking legal battle against Mirror Group Newspapers
Prince Harry has been successful in a legal action against the owners of the Mirror newspaper, Mirror Group Newspapers, regarding phone hacking. The High Court in London ruled that Prince Harry was the victim of phone hacking between 2003 and 2009 and was awarded £140,600 in damages. The ruling also revealed extensive phone hacking by Mirror Group Newspapers from 2006 to 2011. This landmark decision sets a precedent as it is the first major trial where evidence has been heard in court and a judge has ruled on that evidence.
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