UK phone-hacking trial set for Sept 2013 September 26, 2012 - 17:16 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 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, BBC News reported. They are among seven ex-News of the World staff accused of conspiracy to access voicemails. Prosecutors say the charge could involve about 600 victims. Private investigator Glenn Mulcaire, facing four counts relating to specific people, was also at the Old Bailey. A September 9, 2013 trial date was set. The former staff members from the now-defunct News of the World newspaper who are also facing trial are its ex-managing editor Stuart Kuttner, former news editor Greg Miskiw, former head of news Ian Edmondson, ex-reporter James Weatherup and former chief reporter Neville Thurlbeck. As well as a general conspiracy to unlawfully intercept communications charge, other charges relate to specific people. Coulson was News of the World editor from 2003 to 2007 and Brooks edited the paper from 2000 to 2003, before moving on to edit the Sun and then becoming chief executive officer of the two papers' parent group News International. Kuttner was excused from attending the Sept 26 hearing. The provisional trial date was set for 9 September next year and all defendants were released on bail. In a separate case, Brooks, 44, from Churchill in Oxfordshire, her husband, Charlie, and five others appeared before the court accused of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. Brooks's chauffeur Paul Edwards, former personal assistant Cheryl Carter, head of security at News International Mark Hanna, and security staff Daryl Jorsling and Lee Sandell also face the charges. They relate to an alleged attempt to hide evidence from police investigating phone-hacking claims and illegal payments to public officials by the News of the World and the Sun. Partner news  Top stories Alkhatib said Assad should respond within 20 days and that he should then be given a month to dissolve parliament. Bağış said Istanbul’s unique status as a “peaceful coexistence of all cultures and religions” makes it a vital player in the EU. The agent shot in self-defense in the incident, which occurred at Todashev's house, the law enforcement source said. Only three senators on the committee - Republican Ron Paul and Democrats Tom Udall and Chris Murphy - opposed the bill.   Partner news |  Latest news Australian politician slams Turkey’s Gallipoli ban threat  “I do not have respect for such excessive comments and actions,” Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council said.Microsoft updating YouTube app to comply with Google demands Windows Phone users who've already downloaded the Microsoft YouTube app will lose the video download functionality.Microsoft rolls out 2 new mice for Windows 8 PC users The Sculpt Comfort Mouse and Sculpt Mobile Mouse feature additional functions to make non-tablet usage of Windows 8 easier.Baku opposed to NKR’s participation in Eastern Partnership Forum “The above mentioned NGOs’ participation in the forum is only possible as a part of Azerbaijani delegation,” ANP said. |
