Former security official charged in UK hacking investigation September 12, 2012 - 17:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A security official working for Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper division was charged on Wednesday, Sept 12, with conspiring with former News International boss Rebekah Brooks and others to hinder a police investigation into alleged phone hacking, Reuters reported. Lee Sandell is accused of plotting with Brooks and others to conceal documents, computer and other electronic equipment from police probing claims of hacking by journalists at Murdoch's now defunct News of the World newspaper last July. Sandell will appear before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, the Crown Prosecution Service said in a statement. Brooks, her husband, secretary, and three other News International staff including security officials were charged in May with the same offence. The phone hacking scandal rocked the British establishment and Murdoch's News Corp empire, forcing him to close the News of the World and end a deal to acquire the whole of the pay-TV group BSkyB. Prime Minister David Cameron's ex-media chief, Andy Coulson, and Brooks, a friend of Cameron's and Murdoch confidante, are among a number of former News of the World staff also charged with conspiring to hack phones.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months  The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan.Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem."U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says.Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |
