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Former Editor Denies Misleading Inquiry Amid Prince Harry Case

2/24/2026

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Peter Wright, former editor of the Mail on Sunday, denied misleading the Leveson inquiry about the paper's ties to corrupt private investigators.
Wright said he learned of private investigators in late 2003 and had not seen relevant records until recently.
The case, involving Prince Harry as a claimant, accuses Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) of illegal practices, and a judgment is expected in March.

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Peter Wright, former editor of the Mail on Sunday, denied misleading the Leveson inquiry about the paper's ties to corrupt private investigators.
Wright said he learned of private investigators in late 2003 and had not seen relevant records until recently.
The case, involving Prince Harry as a claimant, accuses Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) of illegal practices, and a judgment is expected in March.