Prince Harry has secured a 'monumental victory' in his lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the company behind The Sun. The settlement includes a full apology and admission of wrongdoing from NGN, who acknowledged serious intrusions into Harry's private life between 1996 and 2011. The news company will pay 'substantial damages' to Harry.
Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the company owned by Rupert Murdoch that publishes The Sun and previously published the now-defunct News of the World. The settlement, announced on Wednesday, included a 'full and unequivocal' apology and admission of wrongdoing from NGN.
The news company apologized for its actions, stating that it made a 'serious intrusion' into Harry's private life between 1996 and 2011, 'including incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for The Sun.' NGN said it would pay a 'substantial' amount of damages to Harry. 'We acknowledge and apologize for the distress caused to the Duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages,' NGN said in an apology statement. Harry was joined in the lawsuit by Tom Watson, a U.K. lawmaker. The pair welcomed the 'monumental victory' settlement agreement, which amounted to a 'historic admission of unlawfulness at The Sun,' their lawyer, barrister David Sherborne, said in front of the Royal Courts of Justice, Britain's High Court, in London. 'Today the lies are laid bare,' he said. 'Today, the cover-ups are exposed. And today proves that no one stands above the law. The time for accountability has arrived. Thank you very much.'In the lawsuit, Harry alleged that journalists at The Sun gathered information on him illegally, and hired private detectives to do so. He also claimed in the suit that senior executives at The Sun knew about the alleged illegal information gathering and covered it up. NGN apologized on Wednesday for 'phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World.' 'NGN further apologises to the Duke for the impact on him of the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, in particular during his younger years,' the media company says. Harry's settlement with NGN was announced just one day after the start of the trial in London's High Court. On Tuesday, the lawyer for Harry -- who lives in California and did not attend the trial's opening day -- asked for an hour's adjournment, which was followed by additional requests for delays from both Harry's and NGN's legal teams. In one request for additional time, NGN's lawyer Anthony Hudson KC said there had been 'intense negotiations' between the two legal teams for the past few days. Both parties are in complete agreement. The number of times the parties have been in agreement in this litigation are very few and far between,' Hudson said in his request. 'The goal is accountability. It's really that simple,' Harry told an audience at the New York Times'
Prince Harry News Group Newspapers The Sun Lawsuit Settlement Apology Accountability Phone Hacking Surveillance Private Investigators
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince Harry Trial Against Rupert Murdoch’s ‘The Sun’ Owner Starts in London, Without Prince Harry'The goal is accountability. It’s really that simple.'
Read more »
Prince Harry to Return to England for 'The Sun' TrialPrince Harry will travel to England next month to face publishers of 'The Sun' in court.
Read more »
Prince Harry to Return to UK for High-Profile Legal Battle with The SunPrince Harry will return to the UK to face News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun, in court this month. Harry, who accuses NGN of unlawful information gathering, will be proceeding with his case despite a judge ruling against his phone hacking claims. Meghan Markle will reportedly remain in California with their children. This legal battle is part of a larger ongoing conflict between Harry and the UK media.
Read more »
Prince Harry Wins Lawsuit Against The Sun, Receiving Apology and DamagesPrince Harry has reached a settlement with News Group Newspapers (NGN), the owner of The Sun, over allegations of illegal information gathering. The settlement includes a full apology and admission of wrongdoing from NGN, acknowledging that they engaged in 'serious intrusion' into Harry's private life. The lawsuit, which also involved UK lawmaker Tom Watson, is hailed as a 'monumental victory' and a 'historic admission of unlawfulness' at The Sun.
Read more »
Prince George Has 'Replaced' Prince Harry in One of the Royal Family's Annual Christmas TraditionsAmy Mackelden is a contributing editor at Marie Claire, where she covers celebrity and royal family news. She was the weekend editor at Harper’s BAZAAR for three years, where she covered breaking celebrity and entertainment news, royal stories, fashion, beauty, and politics.
Read more »
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Jet to Tropical Holiday Vacation with Prince Archie and Princess LilibetMeghan Markle and Prince Harry, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, traveled to Costa Rica with their children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. All about the getaway and the family's Christmas festivities.
Read more »