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Hugh Grant Calls for Police Probe Into The Sun Over Alleged Unlawful Practices

The actor urges new investigations into the tabloid's past conduct following Prince Harry's settlement with News Group Newspapers.

  • Hugh Grant has called on UK police and prosecutors to investigate allegations of unlawful activities by The Sun, including phone hacking and burglary by private investigators.
  • Prince Harry and Tom Watson recently settled a privacy lawsuit with News Group Newspapers, with Harry receiving an apology and a reported eight-figure payment.
  • Grant claims civil litigation is insufficient to uncover the full truth and has criticized former executives of News Group Newspapers, some of whom hold influential positions today.
  • The settlement avoided a trial, meaning allegations of widespread illegal practices at NGN tabloids were not tested in court.
  • Grant and Watson have also urged the UK government to revive the Leveson Inquiry into press standards, which was halted in 2012.
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