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| A former News International security guard has appeared in court in relation to charges that he conspired to pervert the course of justice in connection with the police investigation into alleged phone hacking at News of the World. | A former News International security guard has appeared in court in relation to charges that he conspired to pervert the course of justice in connection with the police investigation into alleged phone hacking at News of the World. |
| Lee Sandell, 26, appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Thursday morning accused of conspiring, on a day between 15 July and 19 July 2011 to "conceal documents, computers and other devices from the Metropolitan police" who were investigating phone hacking of public figures and others at the News of the World. | Lee Sandell, 26, appeared at Westminster magistrates court on Thursday morning accused of conspiring, on a day between 15 July and 19 July 2011 to "conceal documents, computers and other devices from the Metropolitan police" who were investigating phone hacking of public figures and others at the News of the World. |
| Sandell was ordered by Justice Quentin Purdy to appear at Southwark crown court on 26 September for a plea and case management hearing alongside co-defendants Rebekah Brooks, her husband, Charlie Brooks, and three others – Brooks' chauffeur Paul Edwards, News International's former security chief Mark Hanna and former security guard Daryl Jorsling. | Sandell was ordered by Justice Quentin Purdy to appear at Southwark crown court on 26 September for a plea and case management hearing alongside co-defendants Rebekah Brooks, her husband, Charlie Brooks, and three others – Brooks' chauffeur Paul Edwards, News International's former security chief Mark Hanna and former security guard Daryl Jorsling. |
| Sandell, dressed in a light grey suit, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. | Sandell, dressed in a light grey suit, spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth. |
| Three bail conditions were set down by Purdy – that he does not contact, directly or indirectly, any of his co-defendants; that he gives the police 48 hours' notice of any foreign travel; and that he does not enter News International's offices at Thomas Moore Square in Wapping, east London. | Three bail conditions were set down by Purdy – that he does not contact, directly or indirectly, any of his co-defendants; that he gives the police 48 hours' notice of any foreign travel; and that he does not enter News International's offices at Thomas Moore Square in Wapping, east London. |
| Sandell was not an employee of News International but worked for a security firm contracted by the publisher. | Sandell was not an employee of News International but worked for a security firm contracted by the publisher. |
| Purdy said it was a matter of law that his case should be moved to the higher court. The transfer means there will now be 13 defendants appearing at Southwark crown court on 26 September. | Purdy said it was a matter of law that his case should be moved to the higher court. The transfer means there will now be 13 defendants appearing at Southwark crown court on 26 September. |
| Andy Coulson, the former Downing Street spin doctor, and Brooks, who both edited the News of the World, are among eight people ordered to appear that day on separate charges of conspiracy relating to phone hacking by the now closed News International paper, with prosecutors alleging that the tabloid also targeted Labour cabinet ministers and celebrities – including at least one person associated with the Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. | Andy Coulson, the former Downing Street spin doctor, and Brooks, who both edited the News of the World, are among eight people ordered to appear that day on separate charges of conspiracy relating to phone hacking by the now closed News International paper, with prosecutors alleging that the tabloid also targeted Labour cabinet ministers and celebrities – including at least one person associated with the Hollywood power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. |
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