Monthly Archives: July 2011
#NotW Hackgate EXCLUSIVE: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie & Jennifer Aniston
Short version: Holy cow! It looks like News of the World ‘hacked’ the phone(s) of Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and/or Jennifer Aniston!
News of the World: a wake-up call for certain Conservatives
Some people in politics can be really funny about evidence… Westminster/media groupies especially so. It is not unknown for some ‘commentators’ to be so far into the role of propagandist that they will accuse personal/political enemies of criminality on nothing … Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: News of the World and the ‘hacking’ of Danielle Jones
Yesterday, the Telegraph published a database of News of the World articles relating to phone/text messages, including the Dowler article I blogged about yesterday morning. Like me, they’ve been doing some research at the British Newspaper Library in Colindale, and … Continue reading
#NotW: ‘hacking’ Liz Hurley
Word reaches me of potentially “serious consequences” for Rupert Murdoch and his empire should anyone turn up evidence of ‘hacking’ aimed at American citizens. Will Steve Bing do? See the closing paragraphs on this story, and see if you can … Continue reading
Yes, please
I’ve just been reminded that now would be a good time to do a little fundraising drive. Two reasons: I’d like to be free to spend more time on this Murdoch implosion, and I’m off on an extended volunteering jaunt … Continue reading
News of the World: how Surrey Police responded to the ‘hacking’ of Milly Dowler
Yesterday I featured some fresh evidence on Bloggerheads that suggested News of the World had accessed Robert Thompson’s mobile phone/records in violation of a court order. Today will be a little bit different in that (a) it is not news … Continue reading
CSI: #NotW (UPDATED: the hacking of Robert Thompson)
There’s a lot of coverage about and fresh revelations are emerging left, right and centre, so I wanted to make this article about Robert Thompson, News of the World, and Murdochian antics a bit different. That’s why I turned it … Continue reading
Rebekah Brooks/Wade & James Murdoch: BLAST RADIUS
Joel Veitch, the creator of Nick Griffin: “I’m scum and I’m a racist”, offers us his take on the still-unfolding Murdoch scandal. Share and enjoy! Rebekah Brooks/Wade & James Murdoch: BLAST RADIUS (Psst! If you’re into words and stuff, this … Continue reading
Page 3 message to police
See if you can detect any hidden meaning in today’s Page 3. From what I can see, it makes oblique reference to tonight’s 2011 Police Bravery Awards (“Hosted in partnership with The Sun”) and may or may not have some … Continue reading
Is Rebekah Brooks really the right person to investigate Rebekah Wade?
I’m sure I don’t need to bring you up to speed and explain what this scandal is about, so let’s just open with Rupert Murdoch’s position, as stated yesterday: “I have made clear that our company must fully and proactively … Continue reading