Explosive Allegations Against Rupert Murdoch in Prince Harry Lawsuit
The lawyer of the United Kingdom’s Prince Harry made explosive new allegations on Wednesday, claiming that Rupert Murdoch was aware of cover-ups at his British tabloids involving unlawful spying techniques used on the Duke of Sussex and others.
Allegations of Cover-Ups and Unlawful Information Gathering
Lawyer David Sherborne stated that Murdoch, along with other executives, knew that public statements regarding phone hacking and other unlawful information gathering at News Group Newspapers (NGN) were false.
Efforts to Conceal and Destroy Evidence
During a hearing in the High Court, Prince Harry and other claimants, including actor Hugh Grant, sought to amend their lawsuit to include allegations that executives were involved in concealing and destroying evidence of wrongdoing.
Response from Defense Lawyer
Defense lawyer Anthony Hudson argued against the proposed changes, suggesting they were unnecessary and aimed at campaigning against the tabloid press.
Prince Harry’s Legal Battles
Prince Harry has filed multiple lawsuits against major UK tabloids over alleged unlawful activities, with one case tentatively scheduled for trial in January.
Privacy Violations and Alleged Deception
The claims include allegations of privacy violations through intercepting voicemails, phone tapping, and deception to access confidential information, as well as efforts to delete evidence and silence potential whistleblowers.
False Narrative and Dishonest Statements
Sherborne accused Murdoch and other executives of promoting a false narrative that there was only “one rogue reporter” involved in the phone hacking scandal, despite knowing the statements were untrue.
Conclusion
Rupert Murdoch, former executive chairman of News Corp., faces serious allegations in the ongoing legal battle with Prince Harry and other claimants over unlawful practices at British tabloids.
