Prince Harry and 6 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case
Summary
Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, must pay about $13 million to the British newspaper Daily Mail after losing a privacy invasion lawsuit. They may also have to pay an additional $34 million in legal costs, depending on future decisions.Key Facts
- Prince Harry and six others lost a privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.
- They were ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds (around $13 million) by August 28.
- The group includes Elton John, anti-racism activist Doreen Lawrence, and others.
- The claimants accused the publisher of illegal phone hacking and malpractice, but the court found no strong evidence.
- The publisher spent over 34 million pounds on legal costs and may seek 25 million pounds more from the claimants.
- The claimants had insurance covering about half of these potential costs.
- The judge criticized the claimants for continuing with weak allegations.
- The claimants have until October 2 to decide on appealing the decision.
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