Jenny Evans

Actor-turned-investigative journalist and later lawyer who campaigned against illegal newsgathering and police corruption after private details of her sexual assault were leaked to the press; contributed to investigations that exposed phone-hacking and press malpractice.

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Dec 1, 2025 • 41min

My private trauma was leaked to the press – so I fought back

Jenny Evans, an actor-turned-investigative journalist and lawyer, shares her harrowing journey after her sexual assault details were leaked to the press. She discusses the trauma of the assault and the betrayal of seeing her police testimony splashed in tabloids. Realizing the pervasive corruption in the police and media, Jenny retrained as a journalist, teaming up with Nick Davies to expose phone-hacking and unethical practices. Her fight for accountability ultimately led to a life-changing civil settlement and inspired her to support other victims through law.

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