Prince Harry and Hugh Grant's lawyers seek to amend their phone-hacking lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers, alleging that Murdoch, Will Lewis, and Rebekah Brooks were personally involved in covering up the scandal. The lawsuit aims to include them, along with former executives and private investigators, in the case over alleged phone hackings between the late 1990s and 2016. The case is expected to go to trial in January 2025, with the plaintiffs alleging a deliberate cover-up of executive knowledge of the company's actions. News U.K. and NGN have pushed back against the proposed amendment, claiming it is irrelevant to the fair determination of claims. Lewis, now the publisher of The Washington Post, has faced increased scrutiny over his alleged involvement in covering up the scandal during his time at News U.K.
Former sub-postmasters affected by the Post Office scandal, in which faulty Horizon software led to wrongful prosecutions, are calling for swift vindication and compensation. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a new law to exonerate and compensate victims, but some feel it doesn't go far enough. The scandal has caused financial ruin, imprisonment, and emotional distress for many, with individuals like Alan McLaughlin and Deirdre Connolly sharing their experiences of loss and hardship. A public inquiry into the scandal is ongoing, and affected individuals are seeking accountability for those responsible.
Pressure is mounting on Japan's Fujitsu to pay up to £1 billion in compensation for its role in the UK Post Office scandal, described as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history. The scandal involves the faulty Horizon computer software developed by Fujitsu, which led to over 700 postmasters being wrongfully convicted of false accounting and theft. The British government has paid out £138 million in compensation and is calling for Fujitsu to contribute, while there are growing demands for the company to be barred from future government contracts in the UK.
Newly unsealed court documents from a lawsuit involving Jeffrey Epstein revealed an incident where Prince Andrew allegedly used a caricature puppet of himself to grope Virginia Giuffre. The puppet, from the satirical show "Spitting Image," was reportedly presented to Prince Andrew by Ghislaine Maxwell. The documents also included a deposition by Johanna Sjoberg, who claimed Prince Andrew placed his hand on her breast during a photo at Epstein's house. The release exposed over 150 names of prominent figures but highlighted the bizarre and disturbing details involving Prince Andrew and the puppet.
The release of over 900 pages of legal documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case caused the court website to crash due to high traffic. The anticipation for scandalous revelations was high, but the documents mainly reiterated previously known information and did not accuse the mentioned public figures and associates of wrongdoing. High-profile names like Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and David Copperfield were listed, but the documents largely contained information on accusers, staff, witnesses, and investigators. More documents are expected to be unsealed in the future.
Tom Girardi, an 84-year-old former high-profile attorney, has been declared competent to stand trial on charges of embezzling $15 million from clients, despite his Alzheimer's diagnosis. The ruling by a Los Angeles federal judge allows for the possibility of Girardi facing justice, as his former clients and prosecutors feared his dementia might prevent a trial. If convicted, Girardi could face up to 20 years in prison. The case has garnered attention due to Girardi's past fame and the allegations of using a sham divorce to protect assets.
Tom Girardi, the estranged husband of 'RHOBH' star Erika Jayne, has been declared competent to stand trial for allegedly embezzling millions from clients. Facing multiple counts of wire fraud, Girardi could receive up to 20 years in prison for each count. The indictment accuses Girardi and his law firm's accountant of a decade-long scheme to defraud clients, which has been highlighted in the Hulu documentary "The Housewife and the Hustler." The case is particularly notable as Girardi was the attorney in the famous case against Pacific Gas & Electric, which was depicted in the film "Erin Brockovich."
Tom Girardi, the estranged husband of 'RHOBH' star Erika Jayne, has been declared competent to stand trial for allegedly embezzling millions from clients. Facing multiple counts of wire fraud, which could result in a 20-year prison sentence per count, Girardi and his firm's accountant are accused of a decade-long scheme involving over $15 million. The case has previously been highlighted in the documentary "The Housewife and the Hustler."
A court ruling is set to unseal a list of names associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, potentially implicating influential figures in politics, business, and entertainment. The list, which has been the subject of speculation, includes nearly 200 names and may reveal the extent of Epstein's network. Among the speculated names are former US President Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Bill Gates. The unsealing follows a defamation lawsuit filed by victim Virginia Giuffre and comes after a deadline for objections to the unsealing passed. The disclosure of these names could have significant repercussions for those involved.
