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The Sun published stories obtained by phone hacking, says Glenn Mulcaire The Sun published stories obtained by phone hacking, says Glenn Mulcaire
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The private investigator whose arrest led to the closure of the News of the World has claimed that the Sun also published stories obtained through phone hacking.The private investigator whose arrest led to the closure of the News of the World has claimed that the Sun also published stories obtained through phone hacking.
In evidence presented to the high court on Thursday, convicted phone hacker Glenn Mulcaire detailed examples of stories published in the Sun between 2004 and 2006 that he said were obtained by intercepting voicemails under orders from the former News of the World news editor Greg Miskiw.In evidence presented to the high court on Thursday, convicted phone hacker Glenn Mulcaire detailed examples of stories published in the Sun between 2004 and 2006 that he said were obtained by intercepting voicemails under orders from the former News of the World news editor Greg Miskiw.
“I am aware of stories that were published in the Sun that contained information that I obtained through the use of phone interception,” says Mulcaire’s written statement. “Due to the length of time that has passed I cannot recall every story.“I am aware of stories that were published in the Sun that contained information that I obtained through the use of phone interception,” says Mulcaire’s written statement. “Due to the length of time that has passed I cannot recall every story.
“However, I do recall several particular stories that I was tasked to provide information on, where I am almost certain that the information that I obtained through phone interception was published in the Sun newspaper.”“However, I do recall several particular stories that I was tasked to provide information on, where I am almost certain that the information that I obtained through phone interception was published in the Sun newspaper.”
Mulcaire claims says he used phone hacking to provide information for stories in the Sun about a convicted rapist who won the lottery while serving his sentence, and another about a brothel receptionist and the footballer Wayne Rooney. Mulcaire claims he used phone hacking to provide information for stories in the Sun about a convicted rapist who won the lottery while serving his sentence, and another about a brothel receptionist and the footballer Wayne Rooney.
The statement says: “I strongly suspect that this job – which relates to international footballer Wayne Rooney and former brothel receptionist Pat Tierney – was a job for the Sun via Greg Miskiw, who was based in Manchester at the time. I remember that ‘The Sun’ appears in the left-hand corner of one of the pages of my notebook, which also shows the names of Rooney and Tierney. This means the information ended up at the Sun as I would have been told this upon tasking.”The statement says: “I strongly suspect that this job – which relates to international footballer Wayne Rooney and former brothel receptionist Pat Tierney – was a job for the Sun via Greg Miskiw, who was based in Manchester at the time. I remember that ‘The Sun’ appears in the left-hand corner of one of the pages of my notebook, which also shows the names of Rooney and Tierney. This means the information ended up at the Sun as I would have been told this upon tasking.”
Mulcaire alleges that though he was commissioned by Miskiw, the jobs were carried out for the Sun. In a separate statement, Miskiw admitted hacking phones while at the News of the World, but does not detail doing so for the Sun.Mulcaire alleges that though he was commissioned by Miskiw, the jobs were carried out for the Sun. In a separate statement, Miskiw admitted hacking phones while at the News of the World, but does not detail doing so for the Sun.
The stories Mulcaire cites were published during the editorship of Rebekah Brooks, who in September returned to become chief executive of News UK, a role she occupied at the company’s previous incarnation, News International.The stories Mulcaire cites were published during the editorship of Rebekah Brooks, who in September returned to become chief executive of News UK, a role she occupied at the company’s previous incarnation, News International.
Brooks was cleared in 2014 of all charges relating to phone hacking at the News of the World while she was editor, prior to taking over at the Sun.Brooks was cleared in 2014 of all charges relating to phone hacking at the News of the World while she was editor, prior to taking over at the Sun.
Mulcaire was arrested in 2006 along with the News of the World’s royal correspondent, Clive Goodman, and sentenced to six months in prison in 2007 for hacking into the Clarence House phones. He was found guilty of further charges in 2014 and sentenced to a six-month suspended sentence. Miskiw, who left the News of the World in 2005 to set up his own news agency in Liverpool, was sentenced to six months in prison in July 2014 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to intercept voicemail messages.Mulcaire was arrested in 2006 along with the News of the World’s royal correspondent, Clive Goodman, and sentenced to six months in prison in 2007 for hacking into the Clarence House phones. He was found guilty of further charges in 2014 and sentenced to a six-month suspended sentence. Miskiw, who left the News of the World in 2005 to set up his own news agency in Liverpool, was sentenced to six months in prison in July 2014 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to intercept voicemail messages.
Mulcaire’s statement was presented at a pre-trial hearing in a civil claim brought by 16 celebrities and public figures who allege that their phones were hacked by newspapers owned by News UK. Five of the claimants say the Sun published stories based on information obtained by phone hacking.Mulcaire’s statement was presented at a pre-trial hearing in a civil claim brought by 16 celebrities and public figures who allege that their phones were hacked by newspapers owned by News UK. Five of the claimants say the Sun published stories based on information obtained by phone hacking.
A number of claimants also allege that their phones were hacked by journalists working on the features desk before and after the period between 2005 and 2006, when convicted phone hacker Dan Evans worked there. Lawyers representing News UK subsidiary News Group Newspapers, through which the Sun is owned, claim that only Evans intercepted messages.A number of claimants also allege that their phones were hacked by journalists working on the features desk before and after the period between 2005 and 2006, when convicted phone hacker Dan Evans worked there. Lawyers representing News UK subsidiary News Group Newspapers, through which the Sun is owned, claim that only Evans intercepted messages.
News UK denies phone hacking took place at the Sun. A spokesperson said: “Following many years of investigation, there were no charges against the Sun or its employees for voicemail interception. Today, certain claimants seeking financial settlements arising from activities at the News of the World have made unsubstantiated claims against the Sun. If the court permits such claims to proceed, the Sun will defend them vigorously.”News UK denies phone hacking took place at the Sun. A spokesperson said: “Following many years of investigation, there were no charges against the Sun or its employees for voicemail interception. Today, certain claimants seeking financial settlements arising from activities at the News of the World have made unsubstantiated claims against the Sun. If the court permits such claims to proceed, the Sun will defend them vigorously.”