Rebekah Brooks denies phone hacking charges

[dipsydoodle]

Former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks has pleaded not guilty to charges related to phone hacking.

Several other former News of the World journalists who appeared at Southwark Crown Court also pleaded not guilty.

Revelations about phone hacking led to the closure of the News of the World in July 2011.

Mrs Brooks, 45, also denied conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office and to pervert the course of justice.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22782874

You will nothing other than bland statements in the UK press on the subject of her and others any comments by the media now being regarded as possibly affecting trial outcomes.

[Nye Bevan]

1. And these "bland statements" result from a stern warning to the press from the Attorney General

issued on May 21:

MEDIA ADVISORY NOTE

STRICTLY NOT FOR PUBLICATION

Rebekah Brooks and Andrew Coulson, along with others, currently await trial in relation to allegations of misconduct and corruption at the News of the World and various other publications.

Editors and publishers are reminded of their responsibilities under the Contempt of Court Act 1981 (the Act).

In particular, the Attorney General wishes to draw attention to the risk of publishing material which could be seen to impede or prejudice the administration of justice in these proceedings – such as by publishing details of material which has not yet been called in evidence, and which may be subject to an application to exclude.

Editors and publishers should take legal advice to ensure they are in a position to fully comply with the obligations they are subject to under the Act.

-Ends-

For media enquiries please contact: The Attorney General’s Press Office

http://order-order.com/2013/05/21/attorney-general-warns-press-over-rebekah-brooks-and-andy-coulson/

[malaise]

2. So why did she and hubby destroy attempt to throw away the computer?

Sorry Becky!!!