Leveson
Major Report Could Forever Change British Journalism
In the wake of the phone hacking scandal that continues to unfold, Lord Justice Sir Brian Leveson issued a 2,000 page report concerning British newspapers, their practices, and the relationships they have with politicians. The report cites News of the World in particular, and, by implication, its owner Rupert Murdoch, for unethical practices including threatening, […]
Dramatic New Evidence in ‘News of the World’ Phone Hacking Inquiry
The News of the World phone hacking scandal that erupted last July was so shocking that British Prime Minister David Cameron ordered an inquiry by a senior judge Lord Leveson into the entire newspaper industry. It got under way in London on Monday and there was some dramatic evidence showing widespread illegal activity at the tabloid. […]