Post Reports Prince Harry's tabloid saga
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Jan 22, 2025 Sarah Ellison, a seasoned Washington Post reporter with extensive experience covering Rupert Murdoch's media empire, discusses Prince Harry's legal battle against tabloids. She unpacks the recent settlement where Murdoch's group apologized and paid substantial damages. Ellison sheds light on why Harry decided to settle after years of pursuing justice against invasive practices like phone hacking. The conversation also explores the implications of this settlement on media accountability and the shifting narrative surrounding privacy rights.
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Prince Harry's Lawsuit
- Prince Harry's lawsuit alleged British tabloids used illegal tactics, like blagging, to obtain his personal information.
- This included articles published between 1996 and 2011 in The Sun and the News of the World.
Murdoch's Media Empire
- Rupert Murdoch's media empire includes prominent publications like The Sun, The Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, and Fox News.
- His influence extends to both media and political spheres, particularly in the UK.
Will Lewis's Involvement
- The Washington Post's publisher, Will Lewis, was named in Prince Harry's lawsuit.
- He was accused of deleting emails relevant to the police investigation into phone hacking while working for Murdoch's UK media group.