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Elton John Slams ANL for Privacy Invasion in Testimony

2/7/2026

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Sir Elton John, the pop musician, testified that ten ANL articles (2002–2015) involved unlawful information gathering.
He called the privacy invasion horrendous and criticized publishing personal details, including Zachary's birth certificate.
John said he was unaware of the invasions' extent at the time.
ANL's lawyers claimed leaks from his social circle, but he said his friends do not share information with the press.
The case is adjourned until Monday.

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Sir Elton John, the pop musician, testified that ten ANL articles (2002–2015) involved unlawful information gathering.
He called the privacy invasion horrendous and criticized publishing personal details, including Zachary's birth certificate.
John said he was unaware of the invasions' extent at the time.
ANL's lawyers claimed leaks from his social circle, but he said his friends do not share information with the press.
The case is adjourned until Monday.