Prince Harry vows to see press mission 'to the end', berates Piers Morgan
Prince Harry is determined to pursue his campaign against the press until the end and has criticized Piers Morgan.
He received substantial damages in a lawsuit against Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) for unlawful information gathering, including phone hacking.
In December, London's High Court ruled that Harry, the first royal in 130 years to testify in court, was a victim of such practices by multiple tabloids.
He was awarded £140,600 in damages. MGN has now agreed to pay additional substantial damages and at least £400,000 for his legal costs to settle the remaining claims.
Harry's statement claimed vindication for his accusations against MGN. The Court found significant wrongdoing at MGN from 1996 to 2011. MGN, currently owned by Reach, apologized and accepted full responsibility, offering compensation.
Since leaving royal duties and relocating to California with his wife Meghan in March 2020, Harry has aimed to challenge and reform the British media, holding executives and editors accountable for unethical practices.
His litigation against MGN is among several actions he's taking, including pending lawsuits against Associated Newspapers and News Group Newspapers.
In his mission statement, he emphasized his dedication and again targeted Morgan, a former editor involved in the scandal. Morgan denies any involvement in phone hacking.
The announcement came after Harry visited his father, King Charles, who has been diagnosed with cancer, prior to returning to California.
Their meeting was brief, as Charles is undergoing outpatient treatment and resting at home. Harry's relationship with his family remains strained following his criticisms of them and the monarchy.
In December, London's High Court ruled that Harry, the first royal in 130 years to testify in court, was a victim of such practices by multiple tabloids.
He was awarded £140,600 in damages. MGN has now agreed to pay additional substantial damages and at least £400,000 for his legal costs to settle the remaining claims.
Harry's statement claimed vindication for his accusations against MGN. The Court found significant wrongdoing at MGN from 1996 to 2011. MGN, currently owned by Reach, apologized and accepted full responsibility, offering compensation.
Since leaving royal duties and relocating to California with his wife Meghan in March 2020, Harry has aimed to challenge and reform the British media, holding executives and editors accountable for unethical practices.
His litigation against MGN is among several actions he's taking, including pending lawsuits against Associated Newspapers and News Group Newspapers.
In his mission statement, he emphasized his dedication and again targeted Morgan, a former editor involved in the scandal. Morgan denies any involvement in phone hacking.
The announcement came after Harry visited his father, King Charles, who has been diagnosed with cancer, prior to returning to California.
Their meeting was brief, as Charles is undergoing outpatient treatment and resting at home. Harry's relationship with his family remains strained following his criticisms of them and the monarchy.