Former News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks is to begin legal proceedings today to recover some of her defence costs from the marathon phone-hacking trial.
Brooks, who was acquitted on charges of conspiracy to intercept communications and pervert the course of justice, is believed to have incurred up to £20m in legal bills and is now seeking to recover, at least some of this, from the taxpayer.
Also expected to be represented in the action are Brooks’ husband Charlie, her former PA Cheryl Carter and the News of the World’s managing editor Stuart Kuttner.
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Source: The Drum
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