Taking action. Prince Harry and more high-profile celebs have filed a lawsuit against U.K. tabloid publishers, accusing them of conducting “unlawful acts” for profit.According to a press release issued on Thursday, October 6, the Duke of Sussex, 38, is joining Elizabeth Hurley, Sir Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, and more in launching the legal action.
The group has accused Associated Newspapers, the publishers of the Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday and Mail Online, of invading privacy.“These individuals have become aware of compelling and highly distressing evidence that they have been the victims of abhorrent criminal activity and gross breaches of privacy by Associated Newspapers,” the release states.The company has allegedly hired private investigators “to secretly place listening devices inside people’s cars and homes,” paid off “corrupt” police officers for inside scoops and personal information, impersonated others to gain access to medical records and used “manipulation” to view financial histories, among other accusations.Harry and his colleagues claimed that the actions listed were only “the tip of the iceberg” when it comes to the business’ “reprehensible” and “illicit” behavior.
According to the release, the legal steps were taken in hopes of “uncover[ing] the truth” and holding the publishers “fully accountable” for their alleged wrongdoing.“These individuals have been the subject of public interest during the course of their careers and personal lives,” the statement continues. “They are united in their desire to live in a world where the press operates freely, yet responsibly.
A press that represents truth, is sourced in fact and can be trusted to operate ethically and in the interests of the British
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