Prince Harry is set to stand up against Rupert Murdoch's tabloids in a pivotal trial that kicks off in London. This legal battle pertains to News Group Newspapers, which Harry accuses of unlawfully gathering private information, a practice that reportedly included hacking into the personal phones of celebrities, including his.
The initial two weeks of the trial will focus on broader topics from the 1990s to early 2010s, when these invasions of privacy were rampant. Although Harry won’t testify right away, his legal team is looking to prove that News Group's executives tried to hide or destroy evidence of their illegal acts.
Alongside him is Tom Watson, a former Labour Party deputy leader, also claiming he was targeted for political reasons through phone hacks. Harry, one of the last complainants remaining from an initial group of around 40, has dismissed settlement offers to pursue accountability in the face of serious media malpractice.
In an interview, he stated, “I am the last person that can actually achieve that,” underscoring his commitment to uncovering the truth about the tabloids' dark history. The trial could have significant repercussions not only for Murdoch's empire but also for other aspects of media ethics in the UK.
The initial two weeks of the trial will focus on broader topics from the 1990s to early 2010s, when these invasions of privacy were rampant. Although Harry won’t testify right away, his legal team is looking to prove that News Group's executives tried to hide or destroy evidence of their illegal acts.
Alongside him is Tom Watson, a former Labour Party deputy leader, also claiming he was targeted for political reasons through phone hacks. Harry, one of the last complainants remaining from an initial group of around 40, has dismissed settlement offers to pursue accountability in the face of serious media malpractice.
In an interview, he stated, “I am the last person that can actually achieve that,” underscoring his commitment to uncovering the truth about the tabloids' dark history. The trial could have significant repercussions not only for Murdoch's empire but also for other aspects of media ethics in the UK.
