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Prince Harry settles legal claim against Sun publisher

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  • SoundAsa£
    SoundAsa£ Posts: 22,481
    usetobunkin said:
    Publicity seeking moron moans about press intrusion. Could not make this shit up.
    WTF!
  • eastterrace6168
    eastterrace6168 Posts: 22,536
    Hopefully this will be the last time his name is mentioned on tv regarding yet another court case, and he can now slide back to his misses and remain there for the foreseeable...
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,485
    Jints said:
    charltonkeston said:
    The Sun, Mail, Express etc, must be nearing the end of their time. I cant remember the last time I bought a paper, I cant ever recall buying the Sun and I don't know anyone who buys a paper anymore. Sad to see people lose their jobs but when they finally pack up I won't be too disappointed. 
    I'm happy Harry boy has scored a victory over that poisonous rag, I don't follow what royals do or don't do and I don't know the ins and outs of his gripe but all the same I'm pleased for him. 
    I don't know about the others, but the Mail's website gets a lot of traffic. 
    Think it's well used Stateside
  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,154
    eastterrace6168 said:
    Hopefully this will be the last time his name is mentioned on tv regarding yet another court case, and he can now slide back to his misses and remain there for the foreseeable...
    It’s a pity you obviously haven’t paid more attention to what the court case is about. You might think that fierce media scrutiny only happens to people already in the public eye. That is not the case. Things happen to ordinary people and they suddenly find the media gathered outside their homes. Some people may not choose to believe it but I certainly think that’s one of the reasons Harry has gone this far. He is one of the very few on the planet with the financial power to face down Murdoch, and does it partly on behalf of the vast majority who have no practical protection of the law against the scumbag element within the media. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,848
    edited January 22
    PragueAddick said:
    eastterrace6168 said:
    Hopefully this will be the last time his name is mentioned on tv regarding yet another court case, and he can now slide back to his misses and remain there for the foreseeable...
    It’s a pity you obviously haven’t paid more attention to what the court case is about. You might think that fierce media scrutiny only happens to people already in the public eye. That is not the case. Things happen to ordinary people and they suddenly find the media gathered outside their homes. Some people may not choose to believe it but I certainly think that’s one of the reasons Harry has gone this far. He is one of the very few on the planet with the financial power to face down Murdoch, and does it partly on behalf of the vast majority who have no practical protection of the law against the scumbag element within the media. 

    In what way do Harry's claims against the MSM, using his financial power to face them down, make it easier for the vast majority who have no practical protection of the law. Serious question.
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,367
    Jints said:
    charltonkeston said:
    The Sun, Mail, Express etc, must be nearing the end of their time. I cant remember the last time I bought a paper, I cant ever recall buying the Sun and I don't know anyone who buys a paper anymore. Sad to see people lose their jobs but when they finally pack up I won't be too disappointed. 
    I'm happy Harry boy has scored a victory over that poisonous rag, I don't follow what royals do or don't do and I don't know the ins and outs of his gripe but all the same I'm pleased for him. 
    I don't know about the others, but the Mail's website gets a lot of traffic. 
    I heard, don't know if its true though, the Mails website is the visited news site in the world. But when you look its not really much of a surprise, titivation and click bait.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,848
    charltonkeston said:
    Jints said:
    charltonkeston said:
    The Sun, Mail, Express etc, must be nearing the end of their time. I cant remember the last time I bought a paper, I cant ever recall buying the Sun and I don't know anyone who buys a paper anymore. Sad to see people lose their jobs but when they finally pack up I won't be too disappointed. 
    I'm happy Harry boy has scored a victory over that poisonous rag, I don't follow what royals do or don't do and I don't know the ins and outs of his gripe but all the same I'm pleased for him. 
    I don't know about the others, but the Mail's website gets a lot of traffic. 
    I heard, don't know if its true though, the Mails website is the visited news site in the world. But when you look its not really much of a surprise, titivation and click bait.

    Certainly not in the UK - everything is dwarfed by the BBC and MailOnline is actually going backwards.




  • PragueAddick
    PragueAddick Posts: 22,154
    bobmunro said:
    PragueAddick said:
    eastterrace6168 said:
    Hopefully this will be the last time his name is mentioned on tv regarding yet another court case, and he can now slide back to his misses and remain there for the foreseeable...
    It’s a pity you obviously haven’t paid more attention to what the court case is about. You might think that fierce media scrutiny only happens to people already in the public eye. That is not the case. Things happen to ordinary people and they suddenly find the media gathered outside their homes. Some people may not choose to believe it but I certainly think that’s one of the reasons Harry has gone this far. He is one of the very few on the planet with the financial power to face down Murdoch, and does it partly on behalf of the vast majority who have no practical protection of the law against the scumbag element within the media. 

    In what way do Harry's claims against the MSM, using his financial power to face them down, make it easier for the vast majority who have no practical protection of the law. Serious question.
    It highlights the issue of how British law currently gives no practical redress to people whose lives are seriously messed up by this kind of gutter journalistic practice. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,848
    edited January 22
    PragueAddick said:
    bobmunro said:
    PragueAddick said:
    eastterrace6168 said:
    Hopefully this will be the last time his name is mentioned on tv regarding yet another court case, and he can now slide back to his misses and remain there for the foreseeable...
    It’s a pity you obviously haven’t paid more attention to what the court case is about. You might think that fierce media scrutiny only happens to people already in the public eye. That is not the case. Things happen to ordinary people and they suddenly find the media gathered outside their homes. Some people may not choose to believe it but I certainly think that’s one of the reasons Harry has gone this far. He is one of the very few on the planet with the financial power to face down Murdoch, and does it partly on behalf of the vast majority who have no practical protection of the law against the scumbag element within the media. 

    In what way do Harry's claims against the MSM, using his financial power to face them down, make it easier for the vast majority who have no practical protection of the law. Serious question.
    It highlights the issue of how British law currently gives no practical redress to people whose lives are seriously messed up by this kind of gutter journalistic practice. 

    I wouldn't disagree with that, but that doesn't directly help those without Harry's profile and financial muscle - unless it leads to meaningful legislative change.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,725
    edited January 22
    charltonkeston said:
    The Sun, Mail, Express etc, must be nearing the end of their time. I cant remember the last time I bought a paper, I cant ever recall buying the Sun and I don't know anyone who buys a paper anymore. Sad to see people lose their jobs but when they finally pack up I won't be too disappointed. 
    I'm happy Harry boy has scored a victory over that poisonous rag, I don't follow what royals do or don't do and I don't know the ins and outs of his gripe but all the same I'm pleased for him. 
    The daily star is the one that baffles me the most.

     I always have a look at their front page for what strange sometimes funny cover story they got. Today's is about locking up your bins cos it's gonna get windy, Elon musk could be a nazi and a piece about why cows are great.

    Swear it's just financed by someone for their own amusement. 
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  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,494
    To be fair the Elon Musk Nazi/Roman salute is being widely reported. 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,323
    Jints said:
    To be fair the Elon Musk Nazi/Roman salute is being widely reported. 
    I've heard he doesnt know what a Nazi salute was, and that it was purely coincidental... He was simply waving at his good friend Wayne Hennessey in the crowd.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,725
    edited January 22
    Maybe tomorrow's daily stars front page will be of one ginger in Harry telling another ginger in Elton John that he also didn't let the sun go down on him. Or something along those lines.

    Then again they have had this whole bit about Harry calling him the man who doesn't seek media attention yet is in the media again. 
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,725
    Jints said:
    To be fair the Elon Musk Nazi/Roman salute is being widely reported. 
    Yeah but is cows being great being widely reported?
  • Jints
    Jints Posts: 3,494
    Karim_myBagheri said:
    Jints said:
    To be fair the Elon Musk Nazi/Roman salute is being widely reported. 
    Yeah but is cows being great being widely reported?
    Mainly in India
  • DaveMehmet
    DaveMehmet Posts: 21,601
    charltonkeston said:
    Jints said:
    charltonkeston said:
    The Sun, Mail, Express etc, must be nearing the end of their time. I cant remember the last time I bought a paper, I cant ever recall buying the Sun and I don't know anyone who buys a paper anymore. Sad to see people lose their jobs but when they finally pack up I won't be too disappointed. 
    I'm happy Harry boy has scored a victory over that poisonous rag, I don't follow what royals do or don't do and I don't know the ins and outs of his gripe but all the same I'm pleased for him. 
    I don't know about the others, but the Mail's website gets a lot of traffic. 
    I heard, don't know if its true though, the Mails website is the visited news site in the world. But when you look its not really much of a surprise, titivation and click bait.
    Link?
  • Pelling1993
    Pelling1993 Posts: 6,674
    edited January 22
    Hopefully he will be able to pay his bills this month. My thoughts and prayers are with the brave little soldier! 
  • Gribbo
    Gribbo Posts: 8,485
    Pelling1993 said:
    Hopefully he will be able to pay his bills this month. My thoughts and prayers are with the ginger c***! 

  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,455
    KBslittlesis said:
    Only ever about how much then?
    Clearly, despite him claiming he would never settle. They are going to need the $$$s - maybe that changed his mind?
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,455
    eastterrace6168 said:
    Hopefully this will be the last time his name is mentioned on tv regarding yet another court case, and he can now slide back to his misses and remain there for the foreseeable...
    sadly not - still got the case about no longer qualifying for security. Last I read about it, he wanted his case to be escalated but was told he had to wait in line with everyone else. At least he will eventually get to the front of the queue and not start third, go up to second then go further done the line
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  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,339
    NGN offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the serious intrusion by the Sun between 1996 and 2011 into his private life, including incidents of unlawful activities carried out by private investigators working for the Sun. 

    NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex for the phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information by journalists and private investigators instructed by them at the News of the World. 

    NGN further apologises to the Duke for the impact on him of the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales, his late mother, in particular during his younger years. We acknowledge and apologise for the distress caused to the Duke, and the damage inflicted on relationships, friendships and family, and have agreed to pay him substantial damages. 

    It is also acknowledged, without any admission of illegality, that NGN’s response to the 2006 arrests and subsequent actions were regrettable.

    NGN also offers a full and unequivocal apology to Lord Watson for the unwarranted intrusion carried out into his private life during his time in government by the News of the World during the period 2009- 2011.

    This includes him being placed under surveillance in 2009 by journalists at the News of the World and those instructed by them. NGN also acknowledges and apologises for the adverse impact this had on Lord Watson’s family and has agreed to pay him substantial damages.

    In addition, in 2011 News International received information that information was being passed covertly to Lord Watson from within News International. We now understand that this information was false, and Lord Watson was not in receipt of any such confidential information.

    NGN apologises fully and unequivocally for this.
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,725
    Well as long as they said solly. 

    I didn't follow this story that much but was there a chance he could of pursued it and taken those at the sun to the point of imprisonment? 

    One thing I wanted from the whole hacking scandal when the news of the world went under (to be replaced by the sun on Sunday) was that some of the editors and journalists would be properly punished. I know a couple did serve a bit of time. 
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,339
    Karim_myBagheri said:
    Well as long as they said solly. 

    I didn't follow this story that much but was there a chance he could of pursued it and taken those at the sun to the point of imprisonment? 

    One thing I wanted from the whole hacking scandal when the news of the world went under (to be replaced by the sun on Sunday) was that some of the editors and journalists would be properly punished. I know a couple did serve a bit of time. 
    He couldn't have had Sun journalists or managers sent to prison.  But, now the case is concluded, the full dossier is being sent to the Met, for them to consider whether laws have been broken and whether prosecution is in the public interest.  

    (I don't think they can possibly find that laws weren't broken). 
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,680
    If we’re talking about alleged breaking of the law some 14 years ago and longer, I would suggest it isn’t in the publics interest to bring criminal prosecutions. I can think of other things I’d much rather the met concentrate on prosecuting.
  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,841
    Henry Irving said:
    People will change their tune when they find out Charlie Methven has Harry lined up as our new high profile co-owner, Wrexham style.

    If you thought the half and half Wrexham scarves were bad you are going to hate what's coming.

    And "Prince Harry's Charlton Athletic" is going to really grate.
    Didn't Prince William turn up at the training ground some years ago? We're Charlton, we get the engineer, not the oily rag.
  • Addick_and_Chips
    Addick_and_Chips Posts: 445
    edited January 22
    Can't believe people are siding with The Scum newspaper! 
  • ME14addick
    ME14addick Posts: 9,765
    stop_shouting said:
    If we’re talking about alleged breaking of the law some 14 years ago and longer, I would suggest it isn’t in the publics interest to bring criminal prosecutions. I can think of other things I’d much rather the met concentrate on prosecuting.
    The Sun and News of the World made many people's lives a misery by their illegal actions, why should they get away with it. NGN staff have committed perjury with their denials, that shouldn't go unpunished
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,680
    ME14addick said:
    stop_shouting said:
    If we’re talking about alleged breaking of the law some 14 years ago and longer, I would suggest it isn’t in the publics interest to bring criminal prosecutions. I can think of other things I’d much rather the met concentrate on prosecuting.
    The Sun and News of the World made many people's lives a misery by their illegal actions, why should they get away with it. NGN staff have committed perjury with their denials, that shouldn't go unpunished
    All noted but with police resources at a minimum, this shouldn’t be a priority imo. Perjury is also a very high bar so good luck with that. 
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,725
    edited January 22
    stop_shouting said:
    If we’re talking about alleged breaking of the law some 14 years ago and longer, I would suggest it isn’t in the publics interest to bring criminal prosecutions. I can think of other things I’d much rather the met concentrate on prosecuting.
    Yeah true but imagine if you were on the other side of it. That kind of intrusion ruined people's life's and all for a story in a paper. 

    @stop_shouting you have mentioned above it is a bit of a waste of the limited resources the met have and I unfortunately agree with you, just how it is. 
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,853
    I'm no fan of Harry, but it's worth bearing in mind that this action all started many years ago (before he whinged about intrusion on his own private life whilst spreading the rest of his family's private lives all over the media!) but on this one I make him right.

    He knew what they'd done and stuck to his guns. If it was only about money he would've settled ages ago, just like everyone else did, but he stuck with it and faced them down. Fair play to the ginge. 

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