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Prince Harry Arrives at Court for Daily Mail Phone Hacking Trial

Prince Harry Arrives at Court for Daily Mail Phone Hacking Trial

Summary

Prince Harry and several other well-known people are suing the publisher of the Daily Mail in London for allegedly using illegal methods to gather information. The lawsuit claims that this involved phone hacking and other unlawful actions related to 14 articles published from 2001 to 2013. Associated Newspapers, the publisher, denies these accusations.

Key Facts

  • Prince Harry, along with celebrities like Sir Elton John, is suing Associated Newspapers in London.
  • They claim the publisher engaged in illegal activities like phone hacking and wiretapping.
  • The lawsuit focuses on 14 articles published between 2001 and 2013.
  • Associated Newspapers denies the accusations, calling them unfounded.
  • This is part of a series of legal battles Harry has had with the media, especially against the Mail.
  • The trial will last about nine weeks.
  • The list of claimants includes notable figures such as actress Sadie Frost and activist Baroness Doreen Lawrence.

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