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Hugh Grant Demands Probe into NGN's Criminal Practices

1/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Hugh Grant is calling for a thorough police investigation into News Group Newspapers (NGN) after their settlement with Prince Harry, who received an apology for unlawful intrusion. NGN's admission of criminal activities by private investigators at The Sun from 1996 to 2011 has sparked outrage, with Grant and Lord Watson demanding accountability for these troubling practices.

History

Historical Context

Hugh Grant's call for a police investigation into News Group Newspapers echoes past scandals like the 2011 phone-hacking scandal involving News of the World. That scandal led to the Leveson Inquiry, exposing systemic media corruption and police collusion. The current outrage over NGN's admission of unlawful practices highlights ongoing concerns about media ethics and accountability in the UK, reminiscent of historical investigations into police misconduct, such as Operation Countryman in the late 1970s.

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Story summary

Hugh Grant is calling for a thorough police investigation into News Group Newspapers (NGN) after their settlement with Prince Harry, who received an apology for unlawful intrusion. NGN's admission of criminal activities by private investigators at The Sun from 1996 to 2011 has sparked outrage, with Grant and Lord Watson demanding accountability for these troubling practices.

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