Phone-Hacking Lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers
Prince Harry and Hugh Grant seek to amend their phone-hacking lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers to include Murdoch, Will Lewis, and Rebekah Brooks, alleging they were aware of efforts to cover up the company’s phone-hacking scandal. The case is expected to go to trial in January 2025.
Key Points
- Allegations against Rupert Murdoch, Will Lewis, and Rebekah Brooks
- Expected trial in January 2025
- Claims of deliberate cover-up of phone-hacking scandal
Pros
- Seeking accountability for alleged phone-hacking scandal cover-up
- Bringing top executives into legal proceedings
Cons
- Pushback from News U.K. and NGN lawyers
- Allegations of using the lawsuit for wider campaigning interests