Phone-hacking: Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson in 2013 trial

[dipsydoodle]

Last edited Wed Sep 26, 2012, 07:03 AM - Edit history (2)

Source: BBC News

Former News International boss Rebekah Brooks and ex-Downing Street communications chief Andy Coulson have learned their trial over phone-hacking claims will take place next September.

The pair and five other ex-News of the World journalists appeared at the Old Bailey, accused of conspiracy to access voicemails, and the date was set.

Prosecutors say the charge could relate to more than 600 victims.

Private investigator Glenn Mulcaire also appeared in court.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19725264

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This has been edited to reflect ongoing situation re. the Beebs own headline using same link.

[oldironside]

1. A day I've looked forward to for ages.

Let's just hope that they lock these bastards up and that every other tabloid editor and hack gets the clear message that this sort of thing is not only unacceptable, but also likely to lead to jail time.

[dipsydoodle]

3. See update below.

I reckon moving the trials to this time in 2013 is so that others will be made to coincide and all trials commence at more or less the same time - reduces risk of sub judice. That's the point at which there will be a news lockdown on evidence.

Given these are jury trials I wouldn't like to predict outcomes. I'd like to be a fly on on the wall when jury selection takes place - I know from experience the sort of stuff the briefs will be looking at.

[oldironside]

4. I agree with your analysis.

We have to be sure that we give them a fair trial, but at the same time we need to delegate someone to go to B&Q to get some good strong rope.

[dipsydoodle]

2. Update same link - All trials moved to September 2013

Phone-hacking: Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson in 2013 trial.

Former News International boss Rebekah Brooks and ex-Downing Street communications chief Andy Coulson have learned their trial over phone-hacking claims will take place next September.

The pair and five other ex-News of the World journalists appeared at the Old Bailey, accused of conspiracy to access voicemails, and the date was set.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19725264