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Phone-hacking trial: Lost computers, missing computers and drunkenness

on Mar 31, 2014 | 0 comments

By James Doleman

  • Charlie Brooks insists computer equipment belonged to him
  • Refused to answer police questions on legal advice
  • “Drunkenness is your only explanation,” prosecutor suggests

Court resumed after lunch with lead prosecutor Andrew Edis QC continuing his cross-examination of defendant Charlie Brooks over the single charge he faces, conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Brooks has admitted concealing documents and electronic devices from police but has testified these were his property and unconnected to the investigation being conducted into his wife Rebekah Brooks.

Edis began the afternoon by asking the witness about his relationship with News International head of security Mark Hanna, who he Read full story ›

Source: The Drum