Looking forward to the NOTW exclusives this sunday.
NOTW admits liability in phone hacking cases.
BBC News - News of the World apologises for phone hacking scandal
BBC News - News of the World apologises for phone hacking scandal
So Cameron and his political press lackey are now embroiled in possibly the most corrosive media ownership scandal of the last decade.
The govt is about to OK the full ownership of BskyB by an owner now complicit in the abuse of privacy on a scale as yet unknown which reaches to as yet unknown levels of authority within news corporation. Despite serious objections by the previous decision maker and an obvious conflict of interest and a direct request to take the matter to the monopoly watchdog. I don't understand why this isn't being given more air time or why it isn't being seen as of the utmost importance.
The govt is about to OK the full ownership of BskyB by an owner now complicit in the abuse of privacy on a scale as yet unknown which reaches to as yet unknown levels of authority within news corporation. Despite serious objections by the previous decision maker and an obvious conflict of interest and a direct request to take the matter to the monopoly watchdog. I don't understand why this isn't being given more air time or why it isn't being seen as of the utmost importance.
What do you mean almost? Its been given the go ahead weeks ago.
Also, there's an esay way to end this, NOTW shouldn't be allowed to call itself a newspaper really.
Also, there's an esay way to end this, NOTW shouldn't be allowed to call itself a newspaper really.
Given the Ok but it hasn't happened yet.
Another reporter has been charged and questions about reporters paying the police for stories. What is the advantage of letting such an organisation have such control of the means of news distribution? Is there anyone who can make a case for this going ahead now?
Unless we kick the coalition out of office, there is zero chance of that happening I'm afraid.
Not really up-to-date with the hacking stories in the UK, but had quite a few United guys on twitter RT this, so read the article, disgusting and criminal behavior by the NOTW.
How can a 'newspaper' engage in this sort of activity?
How can a 'newspaper' engage in this sort of activity?
Just read that a couple of minutes ago, shocking stuff.
The Dirty Digger
It's amazing how all these editors didn't know how their sources got their information isn't it?
It's amazing how all these editors didn't know how their sources got their information isn't it?
Utterly disgraceful behaviour, do these people have consciences?
these are the same people who got holier than thou over super injunctions
This one is the lowest of the low, it says it all that despite it's abhorrent nature no one is surprised though.
Disgusting behaviour by the NOTW and some of it's staff. The more I read about this the more stunned I am.
Hope the justice system comes down very heavily on them.
Hope the justice system comes down very heavily on them.
Should be a lot of prison time for people over this whole thing, it's a absolute disgrace.
Hadn't read this because I just assumed it involved 'celebs'.
If they hacked Milly Dowlers phone they should face criminal prosecution for interferring with an investigation.
The behaviour of these papers, and lots of the media on general is a disgrace.
If they hacked Milly Dowlers phone they should face criminal prosecution for interferring with an investigation.
The behaviour of these papers, and lots of the media on general is a disgrace.
It was revealed a while ago that they hacked the phone of the then Home Secretary and nobody seemed to give a shit. Obviously perverting the course of justice is terrible, but espionage is far worse in my opinion.
We're fortunate that we live in a society which has a free press, its an incredibly powerful and priceless right, unfortunately the majority of the press not only ignore the potential value of their position, but also devalue it by choosing to adopt a role concerned with nothing more than titillation and gossip. They have taken something which was priceless and are making it worthless.
The emergence of TV news meant the papers had to evolve and they evolved into what they are today, the emergence of the internet is now forcing TV news down the same path.
Does it really matter when its a case of whose shagging who or what colour knickers Jordan is wearing you ask 'does it really matter?' these people play the press so should have to live with the negatives.. interesting point but IMO it does matter and the reason is that the likes of the Sun, NOTW, Sky, etc make no differentiation between these cases and actual serious cases (in this example child murder), its about the story not about the truth and nothing gets in the way of a good story, not a high court ruling (Giggs) nor ongoing criminal investigation (Rachel Cowles) nor public safety, there is the claim that the Raoul Moate incident last year was worsened by the round the clock coverage Sky deemed so important, even after Moate threatened to kill more people unless Sky stopped, members of the press tried to get past police cordons to get closer to where he was held up with a gun.
Unfortunately the press play to their audience, and the only way to reverse the nature of the way they conduct themselves while maintaining freedom for the press is for the audience to abandon them, don't buy the red tops, don't watch Sky, dont think that invading someones privacy (even if they are a Z list celeb) is harmless, because it sets the tone and allows them to justify how they behave.
The emergence of TV news meant the papers had to evolve and they evolved into what they are today, the emergence of the internet is now forcing TV news down the same path.
Does it really matter when its a case of whose shagging who or what colour knickers Jordan is wearing you ask 'does it really matter?' these people play the press so should have to live with the negatives.. interesting point but IMO it does matter and the reason is that the likes of the Sun, NOTW, Sky, etc make no differentiation between these cases and actual serious cases (in this example child murder), its about the story not about the truth and nothing gets in the way of a good story, not a high court ruling (Giggs) nor ongoing criminal investigation (Rachel Cowles) nor public safety, there is the claim that the Raoul Moate incident last year was worsened by the round the clock coverage Sky deemed so important, even after Moate threatened to kill more people unless Sky stopped, members of the press tried to get past police cordons to get closer to where he was held up with a gun.
Unfortunately the press play to their audience, and the only way to reverse the nature of the way they conduct themselves while maintaining freedom for the press is for the audience to abandon them, don't buy the red tops, don't watch Sky, dont think that invading someones privacy (even if they are a Z list celeb) is harmless, because it sets the tone and allows them to justify how they behave.
Hope news corp gets more scrutiny and not just individuals
Expect the Murdoch/BSkyB take over will still go ahead; the government will be briefing it as a seperate issue. Even Ed 'I don't know what I'm doing' Miliband has said the same; despite it calling into question the morality and ethics of Murdoch's empire.
As for the actual issue, I don't think there is much to say that hasn't been said. It is shocking and completely disrespects the family and the girl herself. To listen to the pleas for information and desperate, probably grief-stricken voices of Milly's family on her voicemail would be harrowing; but to actively search for and exploit the messages is disgusting.
There are some good journalists - and good journalism. This isn't journalism. Quite telling where the Sun have put the story today; page 2 and it has just a couple of paragraphs:
I imagine the PCC will be as useless as ever.
As for the actual issue, I don't think there is much to say that hasn't been said. It is shocking and completely disrespects the family and the girl herself. To listen to the pleas for information and desperate, probably grief-stricken voices of Milly's family on her voicemail would be harrowing; but to actively search for and exploit the messages is disgusting.
There are some good journalists - and good journalism. This isn't journalism. Quite telling where the Sun have put the story today; page 2 and it has just a couple of paragraphs:
I imagine the PCC will be as useless as ever.
The head of the PCC is being torn apart on The Daily Politics.
Hugh Grant gave a journo a bit of a verbal bashing it was good stuff.
Statement from Rebekah Brooks: "I am sickened that these events are alleged to have happened... It is inconceivable that I knew or worse, sanctioned, these appalling [alleged actions]... If the allegations are proved to be true I can promise the strongest possible action"
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that she's fibbing.
Robert Preston of the BBC on twitter:
News Int execs tell me they fear there may have been worse examples of NOTW hacking than that of Milly Dowler's phone. The mind reels.
I dread to think what that entails.
News Int execs tell me they fear there may have been worse examples of NOTW hacking than that of Milly Dowler's phone. The mind reels.
I dread to think what that entails.
Haven't seen it confirmed but I've heard a rumour that phones of the parents Holly Wells & Jessica Chapman were hacked.
That was 2002, same as the Dowler case.
That was 2002, same as the Dowler case.
Gutter press in gutter tactics shock.
Honestly, the scousers did the right thing by boycotting these fecks a long time ago. Hopefully a few more will now follow suit but I guess the average IQ of it's readership in the first place suggest not.
It'll be interesting to see exactly what action is taken against News International as a barometer of just how powerful Murdoch and his cronies really are.
Didn't this paper lead the outcry when Sharon Shoesmith won an appeal for her sacking over the Baby P murder? Interesting to hear the Shaggy defence ("it wasn't me") coming from all corners now that the shoe is on the other foot.
Honestly, the scousers did the right thing by boycotting these fecks a long time ago. Hopefully a few more will now follow suit but I guess the average IQ of it's readership in the first place suggest not.
It'll be interesting to see exactly what action is taken against News International as a barometer of just how powerful Murdoch and his cronies really are.
Didn't this paper lead the outcry when Sharon Shoesmith won an appeal for her sacking over the Baby P murder? Interesting to hear the Shaggy defence ("it wasn't me") coming from all corners now that the shoe is on the other foot.
And by that I mean how tightly they have Cameron by the balls.
The BBC are reporting that investigators have spoken with the families. Some people will have to go to prison for a long time over this.
Massive firms now considering pulling adverts from NoTW. Ford have done so already; reading that Tesco, easyJet, Virgin Media and others are considering it.
this is low even for the NoTW .
Can they not just close it down and have done with the pile of shit?
Can they not just close it down and have done with the pile of shit?
Excellent, delighted for them.
Shut 'em down.
Channel 4 reporting the mother of murdered girl Sarah Payne had her phone hacked also.
Jesus Christ, these people are scum. It just gets worse and worse.....
I have not bought a paper for about 2 years , but sadly my paper of choice was a Sun and the Notw on a Sunday , but not any more.
I will never again give my money to either of them and after this I really think the NoTW should be closed down and anybody associated with the paper NEVER allowed to work in the papers again
I will never again give my money to either of them and after this I really think the NoTW should be closed down and anybody associated with the paper NEVER allowed to work in the papers again
So at the same time they were spearheading the Sarahs Law campaign they were tapping her mothers phone?
Classy.