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"Privacy Lawsuit Settlements: Hugh Grant's Legal Battles and Prince Harry's Risky Move"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters

Actor Hugh Grant has settled a lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's tabloid newspaper, The Sun, over claims of phone tapping and burglary. Grant, known for films like "Love Actually" and "Notting Hill", has been a vocal advocate for press reform. The settlement raises questions about the sustainability of the tabloid's long-held position of denying any wrongdoing. While Grant expressed a desire for his accusations to be tested in court, he cited concerns about potential legal fees and accepted the settlement. Meanwhile, Prince Harry's lawsuit against the tabloid continues, with allegations of a cover-up involving Murdoch still pending.

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Phone-Hacking Ruling Exposes Systemic Concealment and Prince Harry's Victimization

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has called for press reform and a stronger system of independent regulation following Prince Harry's partial victory in a phone-hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers. Coogan, who is involved with the Hacked Off campaign, criticized the "systemic concealment" by the press and called for the replacement of the "toothless" Independent Press Standards Organisation (Ipso). He argued that the damages paid out by the Mirror could have been used to support genuine public interest journalism. Coogan's comments come after a high court judge ruled that there was extensive phone hacking by MGN and that senior executives, including former editor Piers Morgan, knew about the practice.

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