Prince Harryis speaking out after hislawsuit win against a U.K. newspaper publisherover allegations of phone hacking and other unlawful acts.
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“The journey to justice can be a slow and painful one and since bringing my claim almost five years ago defamatory stories and intimidating tactics have been deployed against me and at my family’s expense. And so, as I too have learnt through this process, patience is, in fact, a virtue. Especially, in the face of vendetta journalism," he continued.
David Sherbourne reads a written statement on behalf of his legal client Prince Harry following the ruling in his favor in a lawsuit against the Mirror Group on December 15, 2023 in London, England.Leon Neal/Getty Images
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“My commitment to seeing this case through is based on my belief in our need — and collective right — to a free and honest press. And one which is properly accountable when necessary. That is what we need in Britain and across the globe. Anything else is poisoning the well for a profession we all depend on.
“Today’s ruling is vindicating and affirming. I’ve been told that slaying dragons will get you burned but in light of today’s victory and the importance of doing what is needed for a free and honest press, it is a worthwhile price to pay. The mission continues.”
Prince Harry arrives to give evidence at the Mirror Group Phone hacking trial at the Rolls Building at High Court on June 06, 2023 in London, England.Neil Mockford/GC Images
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“Where historical wrongdoing took place, we apologise unreservedly, have taken full responsibility and paid appropriate compensation,” the statement continued.
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Prince Harry was one of several claimants who sued Mirror Group Newspapers [MGN] over alleged unlawful information gathering andtestified againstthe publisher ofDaily Mirror,Sunday Mirror,The Sunday Peopleand more at High Court over the summer. Hefirst filed the lawsuit against MGNin 2019.
Harry is currently involved in three other cases against newspaper publishers in the U.K.
source: people.com
