Prince Harry Settlement with Rupert Murdoch's British Tabloids

SOURCE www.npr.org
Prince Harry settled a long-running legal case against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids over privacy invasions after the media company issued a full-throated apology. The settlement included explicit disclosures of illegal acts and phone hacking, as well as a significant financial compensation.

Key Points

  • Murdoch's British newspaper company apologized for phone hacking and other illegal acts
  • The settlement reached eight figures, covering legal costs and damages
  • The settlement included explicit disclosures of unlawful activities and cover-ups

Pros

  • Justice served for Prince Harry and other victims of privacy invasions
  • Explicit disclosures shed light on illegal activities of Murdoch's British tabloids
  • Financial compensation provided as part of the settlement

Cons

  • Continued scrutiny on the ethics and practices of tabloid journalism
  • Allegations of cover-ups and perjury by tabloid executives