Phone hacking: News of the World apologises as Sienna Miller blasts 'outrageous violation'

[Swagman]

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

Prominent Britons who accuse a tabloid newspaper of hacking into their phone messages said they were not satisfied with the paper's apology and offer of compensation.

The News of the World has acknowledged eavesdropping on the voicemails of public figures and says it will pay compensation for an unspecified number of "justifiable claims".

But the admission has done little to end a scandal that has rattled Britain's political establishment and Rupert Murdoch's media empire.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/people/phone-hacking-scandal-the-news-of-the-world-apologises-as-sienna-miller-blasts-outrageous-violations-of-her-privacy-20110410-1d93o.html

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note : James Murdoch suddenly moved to the USA to head operations there (out of harm's way)

[sabrina 1]

1. We have an extradition agreement with Britain!

Otoh, if Murdoch's gang have been doing that over there, we can be certain they are doing it here and it's only a matter of time before someone starts talking.

So maybe James won't be safe here for long.

[No Elephants]

2. Heaven help me, but I am enjoying this.

:evilgrin:

[NewJeffCT]

3. Here's hoping for a bankruptcy and some jail time

that affects their operations world-wide.

[jerseyjack]

4. ---and nobodies ass is in jail?

Oh wait, they are news people. Just like James O'Keefe.

[Crowman1979]

5. The Queen album named "News Of The World" GOOD!

The printed Murdoch toilet paper named "News Of The World" BAD!