Phone-hacking trial: Rebekah Brooks takes the witness stand for the first time
- Judge directs jury to find Rebekah Brooks not guilty on charge four
- Rebekah Brooks’ defence opens
- Jury hears about her News International career
- Met “New Labour crew” via then boyfriend Ross Kemp
After almost four months of prosecution evidence, the defence in the trial of Rebekah Brooks, Andy Coulson and five others began today, firstly with Rebekah Brooks. Before the defence opened, Mr Justice Saunders directed the jury to reach a verdict of not guilty on count four against Rebekah Brooks, conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office, relating to a picture of Prince William in a bikini. This was due Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
