Prince Harry breaks SILENCE as he RIPS into News Group after court settlement – ‘Lies laid bare’

Prince Harry has won his legal case against News Group Newspapers (NGN), in what he calls an important step toward holding the media accountable for unethical practices. Outside London’s High Court, his legal team spoke about the victory, saying it’s not just about him but about all the people who have been hurt by illegal actions like phone hacking and spying.

For the first time, NGN, which owns The Sun and used to publish News of the World, admitted to breaking the law. Between 1996 and 2011, they used private investigators to hack phones and gather information illegally. NGN apologized to Prince Harry and others, including Tom Watson, a former deputy leader of the Labour Party.

David Sherborne, Prince Harry’s lawyer, said this case showed how big and organized NGN’s wrongdoing was. They had over 100 investigators and committed tens of thousands of illegal acts, which Sherborne described as being on an “industrial scale.” He added that this case has exposed the lies and cover-ups by the company and is proof that no one is above the law.

The case was originally meant to go to trial and last for 10 weeks, but after tough negotiations, it ended with a settlement. The details of the settlement, including how much money was involved, have not been made public. By settling, NGN avoided a long court trial that could have revealed more damaging secrets, including private details about the royal family.

Even though the case didn’t go to trial, Prince Harry’s lawyer said this outcome is still a win for all the victims of NGN’s illegal behavior and called for further investigations by the police and government.

Prince Harry has been vocal about why he’s fighting these legal battles. He said it’s not about money but about making sure the media is held accountable for unethical practices. He wants to stop what he called “unlawful information gathering” that targeted him, his family, and his late mother, Princess Diana. This is not the first time Prince Harry has taken legal action against the media. He has won cases before, including against Mirror Group Newspapers, and he still has another case ongoing against Associated Newspapers, which publishes the Daily Mail.

Tom Watson, who also spoke out after the settlement, praised Prince Harry’s determination. He said NGN’s actions were not small mistakes but part of a large and organized system of wrongdoing. Watson called on Rupert Murdoch, the owner of NGN, to personally apologize to Prince Harry, King Charles, and everyone else who was harmed by these illegal activities. Watson also urged the police and the government to take stronger action to prevent these kinds of practices from happening again.

This case has sparked new debates about press accountability and whether the media should have stricter rules to stop illegal behavior. Prince Harry has often talked about how the media’s invasion of his privacy has deeply affected him and his family, creating a long-lasting mistrust of the press. Many people now believe this case shows the need for stronger laws and better regulation of the media to protect people’s privacy and ensure ethical journalism.

Even though NGN has avoided further public scrutiny by settling, this case has left big questions about how such illegal practices were allowed to happen for so long. Many are now calling for more action to make sure media companies and their leaders are held responsible for their actions. For Prince Harry, this victory is a step forward in his fight for justice and a reminder that no one, not even the powerful media, is above the law.