Crime in the United Kingdom
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, […]
Phone Hacking Victims Testify in London
Individuals who had their phones hacked by as part of the News International scandal – from famous actors to violent crime victims’ families – are set to testify against the ethics and behavior of Britain’s tabloid press Monday. In its third day, the Leveson inquiry could bring about sweeping governmental reforms in the U.K., including a “register of […]
CNN Host Piers Morgan Denies Phone Hacking Allegations
Before American audiences knew him as Larry King’s replacement on CNN and a panelist on “America’s Got Talent,” Piers Morgan had a long career as a British tabloid journalist, during which he served as an editor at The News of the World and The Daily Mirror. The News of the World was closed in the fallout from the […]