PRINCE HARRY HIGH COURT LONDON
Prince Harry’s attempt to include media baron Rupert Murdoch in lawsuit fails. Here is what court said
Prince Harry had sought to enlarge his privacy suit to include the media baron for alleged acts that were a breach of privacy. The court didn’t permit this.
Will Prince Harry drag media baron Rupert Murdoch to court?
Harry and more than 40 others are suing News Group Newspapers (NGN) over accusations of unlawful invasions of privacy by its tabloids, the Sun and the now-defunct News of the World, from the mid-1990s until 2016.
Judge rules Prince Harry was not unfairly stripped of UK security detail after he moved to the US
A London judge ruled in Prince Harry's favor, stating that he was not improperly stripped of his publicly funded security detail during visits to Britain after leaving the royal family. The ruling was based on a case-by-case evaluation and the consideration of Princess Diana's death.
Prince Harry obtains payment in phone hacking case, says he will continue to 'tame' the media
Harry's attorney, David Sherborne, said at a court hearing that Mirror Group Newspapers had agreed to pay all of the prince's legal costs, plus "substantial" damages, and would make an interim payment of 400,000 pounds ($505,000) within 14 days. The final tab will be assessed later.
Prince Harry settles case against tabloid publisher that hacked his phone
Mirror Group, facing phone hacking lawsuits, maintains innocence in Prince Harry's case. Phone hacking by British newspapers has a long history, dating back over two decades. The scandal reached its peak in 2011 with revelations of widespread hacking by Rupert Murdoch's News of the World.
Prince Harry settles phone hacking lawsuit against Mirror Group, accepts substantial damages
Prince Harry has reached a settlement in his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over allegations of phone hacking and other unlawful activities. The settlement includes substantial damages and legal costs. This resolution follows a prior ruling by the High Court in December, which found in Prince Harry's favour concerning unlawful information gathering.
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11 most shocking culture moments of 2023
Arts and culture is part and parcel of people's life, but it is not to say they can't cause as much debate and consternation as they can provide comfort and joy. So here are 11 moments that created a commotion this year:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2023 Christmas greetings: All you need to know about the holiday card
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share a stylish Christmas card, applauding supporters in a joy-filled photo, following their impactful year through the Archewell Foundation. The digital card not only extends warm wishes but also shares a highlight reel, connecting to their recent impact report showcasing a year of meaningful contributions.
Prince Harry wins phone hacking lawsuit against British tabloid publisher, awarded 140,000 pounds
The appearance of Harry, the estranged younger son of King Charles III, in the witness box over two days in June created a spectacle as he lobbed allegations that Mirror Group Newspapers had employed journalists who eavesdropped on voicemails and hired private investigators to use deception and unlawful means to learn about him and other family members.
Prince Harry phone hacking case: Duke of Sussex reacts to lawsuit win
In the aftermath of Prince Harry's legal win over a U.K. newspaper publisher, the Duke of Sussex, absent from the London High Court due to short notice, had his lawyer deliver a powerful statement exposing a pattern of unlawful conduct and cover-ups. The victory revealed 15 articles resulting from phone hacking, marking a crucial moment in Harry's five-year pursuit of justice against Mirror Group Newspapers.
Prince Harry handed partial win in phone hacking case
Justice Timothy Fancourt concluded that Harry's personal cellphone likely experienced hacking "to a modest extent" from the conclusion of 2003 to April 2009. Among the 33 articles presented by Harry, 15 were found to be based on information obtained through his mobile voicemail. The judge asserted that the Mirror Group had the capability to halt these activities but chose not to, opting to "turn a blind eye to what was going on, and positively concealed it" instead.
Prince Harry's legal battles with the press
Prince Harry has had a turbulent relationship with the media and holds the press responsible for the death of his mother Princes Diana, who died in a Paris car crash in 1997 as she fled from paparazzi. The prince has vowed to make reforming the British media his life's mission and has waged several battles with UK tabloids over privacy concerns.
Daily Mirror 'apologises unreservedly' after Prince Harry verdict
"We welcome today's judgment that gives the business the necessary clarity to move forward from events that took place many years ago," said a spokesperson for MGN, owned by Reach.
Prince Harry loses latest stage of libel battle, ordered to pay nearly £50,000 to The Mail On Sunday owner
Prince Harry faces a £50,000 legal expense as he loses a legal battle against The Mail on Sunday in a libel case. The lawsuit centers on an article questioning Harry's security efforts in LA, and the Prince must cover the legal costs by December 29, setting the stage for a scheduled libel trial next year.
Prince Harry loses initial round in libel case against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry faced a setback in his libel case against the Daily Mail publisher regarding an article suggesting his concealment of efforts for funded protection. London's court ruled against dismissing the publisher's defense, scheduling further hearings. This follows disputes over his security after leaving royal duties. Harry alleged the article misrepresented him, while the government defended limiting his security. He also faces lawsuits against tabloids for unlawful information gathering.
Why has Prince Harry challenged a 2020 decision by Home Office in UK courts?
Prince Harry asserts that he has encountered "unjustifiable" discrimination in the UK concerning his security arrangements, comparing them unfavorably to others. The Duke of Sussex is taking legal action against the Home Office, challenging a decision made in February 2020.
Prince Harry, 6 others celebrate legal triumph as Daily Mail trial gets green light
Hamlins law firm, speaking on behalf of the trio along with David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, and Sir Simon Hughes, issued a statement expressing their satisfaction with the recent court decision. The statement conveyed their delight that the ruling permits their claims regarding serious criminal activity and significant privacy violations by the Mail titles to advance to trial.
Judge allows Prince Harry's privacy lawsuit against Daily Mail to move forward
A British judge has ruled that a lawsuit filed by Prince Harry, along with Elton John and other public figures, can proceed to a full trial.
Prince Harry's lawsuit against 'The Sun' gets delayed. What will happen now?
Prince Harry's lawsuit against 'The Sun', 'News Group Newspapers' (NGN), and the now-defunct 'News Of The World' will go to trial in January 2025. Know about the case and what the Duke of Sussex has alleged.
Phone hacking case: Court allows Prince Harry's lawsuit against The Sun publisher to go for trial
Prince Harry has been given permission by a High Court judge to continue his lawsuit against the News Group Newspapers following allegations that the company participated in unlawful information gathering.
Prince Harry's day in court: 5 things to know from senior British royal's testimony
By turns defensive, frank and accusatory, his testimony shone a light on life as a royal and on Harry's bitter personal feud with the press.
Prince Harry gets his day in court against tabloids he accused of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping
The 38-year-old son of King Charles III will be the first senior British royal since the 19th century to face questioning in a court. An ancestor, the future King Edward VII, appeared as a witness in a trial over a gambling scandal in 1891.
Why is Prince Harry giving evidence in court?
Prince Harry will appear as a witness in the British High Court in London as part of his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN). Along with 100 other claimants, Harry is accusing MGN of illegal activity over a two-decade period from 1991 to 2011.
What to know as Prince Harry prepares to take on a British tabloid publisher in court
Prince Harry is going where other British royals haven't for over a century: to a courtroom witness stand. The Duke of Sussex is set to testify in the first of his five pending legal cases largely centred around battles with British tabloids. Opening statements are scheduled Monday in his case.
Details of phone-hacking trial against 'Daily Mirror' publisher revealed as Prince Harry set for court appearance
Prince Harry will be the first member of the British royal family to appear in the witness box since the 1890s. This comes as he testifies in London's High Court as part of his lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).
Prince Harry to become first British royal in 130 years to give evidence against a newspaper group in court
Prince Harry will testify in court next week against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) in a lawsuit accusing them of unlawful behaviour. Harry and over 100 other high-profile figures are suing the publisher of the Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror, and Sunday People.
Prince Harry seeks to challenge denial of request to pay for own UK police protection
The case is one of six the Duke of Sussex has pending in court that center around two issues: his security and claims that British tabloids hacked his phone and unlawfully obtained other information about him.
Prince Harry not criticising royal family over 'secret agreement' with Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper, lawyer tells court
Prince Harry's lawyer has said that the Prince is not criticising the late Queen Elizabeth or the British Royal Family over a "secret agreement" with Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group.
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