Murdoch Tabloid Hacked Into Cell Phones Of "Hundreds Of Celebrities And Politicians"

[babylonsister]

Murdoch Tabloid Hacked Into Cell Phones Of "Hundreds Of Celebrities And Politicians": Report

JILL LAWLESS | July 9, 2009 09:34 AM EST | AP


LONDON — Britain's most senior policeman ordered an inquiry Thursday into claims that journalists from a tabloid owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch illegally hacked into the mobile phones of hundreds of celebrities and politicians.

Lawmakers also demanded answers after The Guardian reported that the News of the World _ the country's most popular Sunday paper _ paid private investigators to obtain voice mail messages, private phone numbers, bank statements and other information about figures including Gwyneth Paltrow, George Michael and some of the country's most senior politicians.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Paul Stephenson said he had appointed a senior Scotland Yard officer, Assistant Commissioner John Yates, to look into the allegations against the News of the World, which is owned by News International Ltd., a subsidiary of Murdoch's News Corp.

"We will investigate thoroughly and follow the case to where it leads us," Stephenson told Sky News.

Home Office Minister David Hanson said police would make a statement later Thursday on the "serious allegations."

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/07/08/murdoch-pays-gag-money-to_n_228285.html

[jgraz]

1. Hmm... hundreds of rich, liberal celebrities with unlimited access to high-powered lawyers

This should work out well for NewsCorp. :rofl: