U.K. hacking scandal http://www.npr.org U.K. hacking scandal en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:20:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif U.K. hacking scandal http://www.npr.org Murdoch's News Corp. Shuts Down 'The Daily' Launched less than two years ago as newssite designed for the iPad, the venture didn't build an audience quickly enough, News Corp. says. Also today, the company moved executives into some key posts Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:20:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/03/166392228/murdochs-news-corp-shuts-down-the-daily?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/12/03/166392228/murdochs-news-corp-shuts-down-the-daily?ft=1&f=137672420 Launched less than two years ago as newssite designed for the iPad, the venture didn't build an audience quickly enough, News Corp. says. Also today, the company moved executives into some key posts

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]]> U.K. Inquiry: News Media 'Wreaked Havoc,' New Watchdog Needed After a scandal involving the hacking of cellphones and the paying of bribes for information, a judge was asked to sort out the mess and offer recommendations. Now, he's calling for an independent panel that would promote high standards and protect individuals' rights. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:24:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/29/166150223/u-k-inquiry-news-media-wreaked-havoc-new-watchdog-needed?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/29/166150223/u-k-inquiry-news-media-wreaked-havoc-new-watchdog-needed?ft=1&f=137672420 After a scandal involving the hacking of cellphones and the paying of bribes for information, a judge was asked to sort out the mess and offer recommendations. Now, he's calling for an independent panel that would promote high standards and protect individuals' rights.

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]]> Charges Filed Against Murdoch Editors Accused Of Paying Officials For Information The charges are on top of those against many of the same people stemming from the scandal over the hacking of the phones of crime victims, celebrities and members of the royal family. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/20/165553934/charges-filed-against-murdoch-editors-accused-of-paying-officials-for-informatio?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/11/20/165553934/charges-filed-against-murdoch-editors-accused-of-paying-officials-for-informatio?ft=1&f=137672420 The charges are on top of those against many of the same people stemming from the scandal over the hacking of the phones of crime victims, celebrities and members of the royal family.

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]]> Former Murdoch Editors Face Criminal Charges In U.K. Phone Hacking Scandal One of those being charged went on to be a spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron. The now defunct <em>News of the World</em> tapped into voicemails of murder victims, celebrities and politicians. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:20:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/24/157272930/former-murdoch-editors-face-criminal-charges-in-u-k-phone-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/07/24/157272930/former-murdoch-editors-face-criminal-charges-in-u-k-phone-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 One of those being charged went on to be a spokesman for Prime Minister David Cameron. The now defunct News of the World tapped into voicemails of murder victims, celebrities and politicians.

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]]> Former Murdoch Editor Facing Criminal Charges In Hacking Scandal Rebekah Brooks allegedly tried to "pervert the course of justice" last year by seeking to cover up what had been going on at Murdoch's <em>News of the World</em>. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/15/152734669/former-murdoch-editor-facing-criminal-charges-in-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/15/152734669/former-murdoch-editor-facing-criminal-charges-in-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 Rebekah Brooks allegedly tried to "pervert the course of justice" last year by seeking to cover up what had been going on at Murdoch's News of the World.

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]]> Rupert Murdoch 'Not A Fit Person' To Lead A Major Company, Report Charges There has been a "lack of effective corporate governance" at News Corp. and a culture of problems that "permeated from the top," a British Parliament committee concludes. It's scathing report follows the so-called hacking scandal in the U.K. Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/01/151750150/rupert-murdoch-not-a-fit-person-to-lead-a-major-company-report-charges?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/05/01/151750150/rupert-murdoch-not-a-fit-person-to-lead-a-major-company-report-charges?ft=1&f=137672420 There has been a "lack of effective corporate governance" at News Corp. and a culture of problems that "permeated from the top," a British Parliament committee concludes. It's scathing report follows the so-called hacking scandal in the U.K.

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]]> 'I Failed,' Says Rupert Murdoch; But He Points At Others For Cover-Up Media mogul Rupert Murdoch testified today that lower-level executives were the ones behind a cover-up of the so-called hacking scandal and that they kept him from knowing about what had happened. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/26/151433762/i-failed-says-rupert-murdoch-but-he-points-at-others-for-cover-up?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/26/151433762/i-failed-says-rupert-murdoch-but-he-points-at-others-for-cover-up?ft=1&f=137672420 Media mogul Rupert Murdoch testified today that lower-level executives were the ones behind a cover-up of the so-called hacking scandal and that they kept him from knowing about what had happened.

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]]> He's 'Never Asked A Prime Minister For Anything,' Rupert Murdoch Says An inquiry continues into the ethics of the British news media, and in particular the actions of some tabloids owned by Murdoch's News Corp. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/25/151352244/hes-never-asked-a-prime-minister-for-anything-rupert-murdoch-says?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/25/151352244/hes-never-asked-a-prime-minister-for-anything-rupert-murdoch-says?ft=1&f=137672420 An inquiry continues into the ethics of the British news media, and in particular the actions of some tabloids owned by Murdoch's News Corp.

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]]> Focus On Murdochs Shifts: Were They Bamboozling British Politicians? At a London inquiry, the media moguls are facing questions about whether they have been trying to strong-arm politicians into supporting their bid to control BSkyB, the satellite broadcaster. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/24/151269898/focus-on-murdochs-shifts-were-they-bamboozling-british-politicians?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/24/151269898/focus-on-murdochs-shifts-were-they-bamboozling-british-politicians?ft=1&f=137672420 At a London inquiry, the media moguls are facing questions about whether they have been trying to strong-arm politicians into supporting their bid to control BSkyB, the satellite broadcaster.

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]]> Murdoch's Media Co. Offers $4.7M To Family Victimized In Hacking Scandal A <em>News of the World</em> investigator hacked into 13-year-old Milly Dowler's cellphone. She was missing at the time. His actions may have affected the search. And they gave her family hope she was still alive. Instead, she had been murdered. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/20/140623516/murdochs-media-co-offers-4-7m-to-family-victimized-in-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/09/20/140623516/murdochs-media-co-offers-4-7m-to-family-victimized-in-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 A News of the World investigator hacked into 13-year-old Milly Dowler's cellphone. She was missing at the time. His actions may have affected the search. And they gave her family hope she was still alive. Instead, she had been murdered.

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]]> Justice Dept. To Probe If News Corp. Hacked Sept. 11 Families Attorney General Eric Holder told relatives of people who died in the Sept. 11 attacks that a preliminary criminal investigation into the allegations had been opened. But even if the hacking took place on U.S. soil, investigators could run into trouble with the statute of limitations. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/24/139927904/justice-dept-to-probe-if-news-corp-hacked-9-11-families?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/08/24/139927904/justice-dept-to-probe-if-news-corp-hacked-9-11-families?ft=1&f=137672420 Attorney General Eric Holder told relatives of people who died in the Sept. 11 attacks that a preliminary criminal investigation into the allegations had been opened. But even if the hacking took place on U.S. soil, investigators could run into trouble with the statute of limitations.

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]]> James Murdoch: What Did He Know And When Did He Know It? The latest key development in the U.K.'s "hacking scandal" centers on News Corp. executive James Murdoch (son of Rupert) and claims he misled lawmakers' earlier this week. The younger Murdoch says he did not. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/22/138601403/james-murdoch-what-did-he-know-and-when-did-he-know-it?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/22/138601403/james-murdoch-what-did-he-know-and-when-did-he-know-it?ft=1&f=137672420 The latest key development in the U.K.'s "hacking scandal" centers on News Corp. executive James Murdoch (son of Rupert) and claims he misled lawmakers' earlier this week. The younger Murdoch says he did not.

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]]> Report: U.K. Probe Goes Beyond Murdoch's Newspapers A 2006 report spotlighted "blagging" — information obtained by private investigators who pretend to be someone they're not. Several U.K. news outlets used blaggers to get scoops. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:23:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/21/138573405/report-u-k-probe-goes-beyond-murdochs-newspapers?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/21/138573405/report-u-k-probe-goes-beyond-murdochs-newspapers?ft=1&f=137672420 A 2006 report spotlighted "blagging" — information obtained by private investigators who pretend to be someone they're not. Several U.K. news outlets used blaggers to get scoops.

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]]> Wendi Deng Murdoch: Rupert's Savior In More Than One Way? The head slap seen 'round the world has some in the news media declaring that she did more than anyone else has to boost the News Corp. chief's image. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/20/138536908/wendi-deng-murdoch-ruperts-savior-in-more-than-one-way?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/20/138536908/wendi-deng-murdoch-ruperts-savior-in-more-than-one-way?ft=1&f=137672420 The head slap seen 'round the world has some in the news media declaring that she did more than anyone else has to boost the News Corp. chief's image.

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]]> British Lawmakers Trade Jabs Over Hacking Scandal Labor Party leader Ed Milliband says Prime Minister David Cameron was "warned and he preferred to ignore the warnings" about his government's ties to News Corp. executives. Cameron accuses his critics of belonging to the "Slumber Party." Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/20/138534039/british-lawmakers-trade-jabs-over-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/07/20/138534039/british-lawmakers-trade-jabs-over-hacking-scandal?ft=1&f=137672420 Labor Party leader Ed Milliband says Prime Minister David Cameron was "warned and he preferred to ignore the warnings" about his government's ties to News Corp. executives. Cameron accuses his critics of belonging to the "Slumber Party."

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