Prince Harry Reportedly Receives $12 Million Payout After Settling Lawsuit Against Murdoch-Owned Tabloid

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Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's U.K. News Group

The 2019 lawsuit brought by Harry, along with a former senior U.K. lawmaker, saw them sue News Group over alleged unlawful activities carried out by both tabloid journalists and private investigators employed by its newspapers, The Sun, and the no-longer-in-circulation News of the World.

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Prince Harry Gets 8-Figure Settlement From Rupert Murdoch’s UK Tabloids—Just Avoiding Trial

Prince Harry has reached a settlement with the Rupert Murdoch-owned publisher of tabloid The Sun, his lawyer announced Wednesday, ending a long-running legal battle the British royal had previously insisted must go to trial to ensure “accountability” for other alleged victims of hacking and surveillance by the news organization.

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Eye-watering amount Prince Harry is set to receive from court case settlement

Prince Harry is set to be paid an eye-watering amount of damages by the publisher of The Sun after settling his recent privacy intrusion lawsuit.

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Prince Harry's Shock Decision to Settle Murdoch Lawsuit

The Duke of Sussex sued News Group Newspapers [NGN], publisher of The Sun, in 2019 on allegations journalists used unlawful practices to get stories about his private life. Harry was expected to go the distance after stating he brought the litigation "specifically for truth and accountability," rather than the money.

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Prince Harry Receives 8-Figure Sum in Damages After Settling Legal Battle Against Rupert Murdoch-Owned The Sun

Prince Harry receives more than £10 million (over $12 million) in damages from News Group Newspapers. NGN also issued a "full and unequivocal apology" to the Duke of Sussex. Harry's lawyer David Sherborne called the ruling a "monumental victory"

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Prince Harry and Rupert Murdoch reach financial settlement to resolve spying lawsuit

The youngest son of Britain's king accused 'The Sun' newspaper - owned by the tycoon - of "instructing private investigators" to access his private life.

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Prince Harry agrees to settlementwith newspaper group for invasion of privacy

Prince Harry agrees to settlement with newspaper group for invasion of privacy. News Group Newspapers (NGN) offered an apology in addition to “substantial damages” Harry, who did not appear in court this week, brought forward claims of wrongdoing by the publisher. The former working royal joined forces with former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson.

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Prince Harry settles lawsuit with Murdoch-owned newspapers

Just before the civil trial was to begin in London, Prince Harry has settled his lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper group.

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Royal Exile Prince Harry Rakes in Over $12MILLION As he Settles Marathon 6-YEAR Case Against Tabloid Publisher Over 'Illegal Snooping'

Harry's settlement is believed to have involved an eight-figure sum, possibly more than $12million – which covers damages in his six-year case. News Group Newspapers (NGN), who publishes U.K. newspaper The Sun, admitted they hired private investigators to gather information about Harry between 1996 and 2011.

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Prince Harry settles legal case with The Sun publisher

Duke of Sussex alleged journalists and private investigators used unlawful techniques to pry into his private life. The settlement was announced after barrister David Sherborne, representing Harry, asked the judge on Tuesday to delay the start of the High Court trial. It emerged that the two sides were involved in potential settlement talks to end the case before it went to trial.

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What Prince Harry’s Settlement Means for Him and Britain’s Royal Family

Harry won an apology and damages from Rupert Murdoch's U.K. tabloids. The Sun, which admitted illegal activity by private investigators it hired more than a decade ago to dig up personal information on Harry, didn't get to the story until Page 6. The Times of London, Mr. Murdoch’s broadsheet, covered it at the bottom of Page 12.

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Here's the jaw-dropping amount Prince Harry will receive from Rupert Murdoch after court case settlement goes his way

Prince Harry has settled his legal case with Rupert Murdoch's NewsGroup Newspapers out of court. The tabloid media corporation admitted “unlawful’ activity and invading the private life of both the prince and his late mother, Princess Diana. The settlement is not just a personal and moral win for Harry, but also a huge financial one, too.

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Prince Harry Secures "Unequivocal Apology" for Princess Diana and 8-Figure Damages in Tabloid Court Case

Prince Harry's lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers has come to an end. The trial had been due to start earlier this week, but a settlement was reached on Wednesday, Jan. 22. A statement from NGN admitted that "incidents of unlawful activity" had been carried out by private investigators on behalf of The Sun.

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Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids offer rare apology in legal settlement with Prince Harry

Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids made a rare apology to Prince Harry in settling his privacy invasion lawsuit. News Group offers a “full and unequivocal apology to the Duke of Sussex’ for years of unlawful intrusion’ The bombshell announcement was made in court as the trial was about to start against the publishers.

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Prince Harry's Legal Battle Comes to an Unexpected End

Rupert Murdoch’s News Group Newspapers issued an apology to Prince Harry. The settlement includes a public apology and damages reportedly exceeding $12 million. The resolution came just before the highly anticipated trial was set to begin. Former Labour MP Tom Watson praised the prince's determination.

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