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Former Editor Denies Knowledge of Phone Hacking Scandal

2/25/2026

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Chris Anderson, former Mail on Sunday editor, denied being informed about phone hacking or unlawful sourcing.
He testified in the High Court that it would be crazy to commission an illegally obtained story.
Anderson said he had no knowledge of private investigator Glenn Mulcaire or his ties to Greg Miskiw.
He is among those facing lawsuits from high-profile individuals, including the Duke of Sussex, against Associated Newspapers Limited.

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Chris Anderson, former Mail on Sunday editor, denied being informed about phone hacking or unlawful sourcing.
He testified in the High Court that it would be crazy to commission an illegally obtained story.
Anderson said he had no knowledge of private investigator Glenn Mulcaire or his ties to Greg Miskiw.
He is among those facing lawsuits from high-profile individuals, including the Duke of Sussex, against Associated Newspapers Limited.