In a surprise move the former editor of the News of the World Rebekah Brooks has withdrawn her bid to recover up to £20 million in legal fees after a judge ruled the actions of News International over phone-hacking was relevant to the case.
The Central Criminal Court was due to hear evidence on the application at 12 noon today, however the presiding judge, Mr Justice Saunders, was told that defence lawyers for Brooks and News UK had informed his they did not wish to proceed with the legal action after a ruling that the court could consider evidence Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
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