Piers Morgan refutes allegations of hacking and claims that Prince Harry is actively trying to dismantle the monarchy.

Piers Morgan refutes allegations of hacking and claims that Prince Harry is actively trying to dismantle the monarchy.


Piers Morgan, a former editor of The Mirror, has commented on Prince Harry’s win in a privacy lawsuit.

Piers Morgan has refuted any connection to phone hacking while accusing Prince Harry of attempting to dismantle the British monarchy.

The High Court, presided by Mr Justice Fancourt, determined on Friday that Mr Morgan was aware of and took part in phone hacking during his time as editor of the Daily Mirror. As a result, the Duke of Sussex was awarded £140,600 in damages from Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).

On Friday afternoon, Mr. Morgan asserted in a statement that he neither hacked a phone nor instructed anyone to do so. He then proceeded to harshly criticize Prince Harry, royal author Omid Scobie, and former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell.

He stated to journalists outside of his residence in western London that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s true objective is not to revamp the media, but rather to dismantle the British monarchy.

After the duke’s accusation of “vendetta journalism” against the Mirror publisher, he delivered a scathing response to the ruling that deemed him a victim of phone hacking.

According to attorney David Sherborne, editors like Mr. Morgan were well aware of the hacking. This was confirmed by the judge after evidence showed that the TalkTV host was knowledgeable about voicemail interception.

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The Duke of Sussex requests an investigation by the police following a High Court ruling on phone hacking.

The Duke of Sussex has requested that the authorities look into a tabloid publisher following his successful £150,000 claim in the High Court for phone hacking.

A judge declared on Friday that phone hacking was prevalent and routine at Mirror Group Newspaper (MGN) publications, and was even practiced to some degree during the Leveson Inquiry on press conduct.

Harry, who is 39 years old, stated that his case against MGN was partially successful and described it as “vindicating and affirming”. He also said that it was a “great day for truth” and emphasized the importance of accountability.

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Tara Cobham15 December 2023 19:28

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What conclusions did the High Court come to about the publisher of the Mirror?

A High Court judge has ruled that there was widespread phone hacking at Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) publications for several years, following a trial involving the Duke of Sussex.

On Friday, Mr Justice Fancourt released a 386-page decision in which he made several conclusions regarding the level of illegal data collection at the Daily and Sunday Mirror and The People.

In addition to tapping into phones, this also involved the practice of “blagging” or obtaining information through deceit, and hiring private investigators for illegal actions.

The decision was reached following a seven-week trial that involved a generic case concerning actions at MGN, as well as lawsuits brought by four representative claimants, one of whom was Harry.

These are the main discoveries in the groundbreaking ruling.

Tara Cobham15 December 2023 18:38

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Sunak has chosen not to provide a statement regarding the ruling.

Rishi Sunak refused to provide a statement following a judge’s decision on Friday that phone hacking was prevalent and customary at publications under Mirror Group Newspaper (MGN).

During a trip to Teesside, the Prime Minister informed broadcasters, “I have not had the opportunity to see that.”

I strongly support a free and unbiased media, however, it is important for everyone to abide by the law.

This is a common expectation and it is something that our country has always taken pride in upholding.

Tara Cobham15 December 2023 17:56

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The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that it is carefully reviewing a recent judgement and has decided not to launch an investigation into Facebook.

The Metropolitan Police stated that they are carefully reviewing Friday’s ruling and have also confirmed that there is currently no active investigation.

The Metropolitan Police spokesperson stated that they will thoroughly review the civil ruling issued by the High Court today. They also confirmed that there is currently no active investigation.

Following a request from Prince Harry, the force is being asked to consider pressing charges against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN).

Tara Cobham15 December 2023 17:28

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Piers Morgan strongly rebuts Prince Harry’s win in phone hacking case.

In a statement released on Friday afternoon, Mr Morgan denied any involvement in phone hacking and refuted allegations that he instructed others to do so. He then proceeded to criticize Prince Harry, royal author Omid Scobie, and ex-Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell.

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Tara Cobham15 December 2023 16:59

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View: Complete statement from Piers Morgan

In a statement released on Friday, Mr. Morgan denied any involvement in phone hacking and stated that he never instructed anyone to engage in such behavior. He then proceeded to criticize Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Omid Scobie, a writer on the royal family.

This is the complete statement from Mr. Morgan:

View: Ex-Mirror editor Piers Morgan delivers harsh criticism of Prince Harry

Piers Morgan strongly criticized Prince Harry following the Duke of Sussex’s successful lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) for the phone hacking scandal. The judge decided on Friday (December 15) at the High Court that Mr. Morgan was aware of and participated in phone hacking during his time as editor of the Daily Mirror. Mr. Morgan released a statement on Friday afternoon denying any involvement in phone hacking and condemning Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and royal author Omid Scobie. The full statement from Mr. Morgan is provided below.

Tara Cobham15 December 2023 16:58

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Morgan criticizes Harry, accusing him of being greedy and hypocritical in a harsh and critical manner.

Piers Morgan strongly criticized the Duke of Sussex, accusing him of displaying a “ruthless, greedy, and hypocritical eagerness” to interfere with his own family’s privacy.

On Friday, outside his residence in west London, Mr. Morgan continued to strongly condemn Prince Harry, calling him by his “California tan face” and accusing him of damaging the image of the royal family and having intentions to dismantle the British monarchy.

According to him, Prince Harry’s anger towards the media’s intrusion into the royal family’s personal lives is equal to his own selfish, greedy, and contradictory desire to participate in it.

Today, he discussed the despicable actions of the media. However, this is the same person who has continuously criticized his family in front of the public for large sums of money, even while his grandparents, who were highly esteemed, were nearing their deaths. It is difficult to conceive of any behavior more abhorrent than that.

The duke, who has been consistently revealed as someone who is oblivious to the truth, claims that today is a good day for truth. Despite demanding accountability from the press, he refuses to take responsibility for spreading false accusations about the royal family and his own family being cold-hearted racists, without any evidence to back up his disgraceful claims.

The individual also claims to be working towards media reform, but it is apparent that their true goal, along with their spouse, is to dismantle the British monarchy. I will do everything in my power to prevent this from happening.

Tara Cobham15 December 2023 16:22

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Fifteen articles from the Mirror Group were deemed to have been acquired illegally.

The Duke of Sussex received £140,600 in compensation from the publisher. The judge found that the publisher’s three titles had engaged in widespread phone hacking from 2006 to 2011, even during the Leveson Inquiry, and that the use of private investigators was a key element of this practice.

According to Mr Justice Fancourt’s ruling, Harry’s phone was hacked to a limited degree and this was orchestrated by specific individuals at each newspaper. However, this occurred between the end of 2003 and April 2009, during which time his girlfriends and close friends were frequently targeted.

Andy Gregory reports:

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Morgan claims he was completely unaware of an article that may have potentially involved illegal actions.

Piers Morgan claimed he was completely unaware of the “only one” article that was released during his tenure as editor of the Daily Mirror, which “potentially” involved obtaining information illegally.

Mr. Morgan stated outside his residence in London, “I had no knowledge at the time and still have none regarding how that specific story was acquired.”

Tara Cobham15 December 2023 16:02

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Morgan criticizes the royal author and Alastair Campbell.

According to Piers Morgan, Omid Scobie is a “deluded fantasist” who made false statements about him in court, while Alastair Campbell is “another proven liar” who helped lead the country into an unlawful war.

On Friday, outside his residence in west London, Mr Morgan stated that the judge seemed to have trusted the testimony of Omid Scobie, who had falsely accused him in his recent book and in court, and is now known to be a delusional fantasist. He also believed the testimony of Alastair Campbell, a known liar who was involved in leading the country into an unlawful war.

On Friday, Mr. Justice Fancourt stated that he believed the testimony of biographer Mr. Scobie, who informed the High Court that former Daily Mirror editor Mr. Morgan was made aware of a case of phone hacking involving accessing voicemail.

In the trial held earlier this year, it was revealed that Mr. Scobie had completed a work placement at the Daily Mirror in the spring of 2002. While there, he overheard Mr. Morgan being informed that information about Kylie Minogue and her then-boyfriend James Gooding had been obtained from voicemails.

<p>Piers Morgan has described Omid Scobie (pictured) as a “deluded fantasist”</p>

Piers Morgan has referred to Omid Scobie (pictured) as a delusional fantasist.

Tara Cobham15 December 2023 15:51

Source: independent.co.uk