Journalists Dodging Privacy Case Testimony Despite Being Called Upon
So there's a privacy case going on right now with Prince Harry and some other folks. And the judge is asking why certain journalists, like Piers Morgan, haven't appeared to give evidence. I mean, they've been yapping about the case from the sidelines, so why not come on in and testify? Mr. Justice Fancourt listed off more than two dozen people who could have been brought in as witnesses, including Morgan and some other editor named Neil Wallis. Apparently, they've had a lot to say about this issue outside of court, so why not come in and say it to the judge's face? The judge also wonders why some of the Duke of Sussex's associates haven't given evidence either. Now, let's talk about phone-hacking. Morgan denies any involvement in it, but it's apparently one of the things being discussed in this case. Wallis was found not guilty in a similar trial a few years back, but his name came up in this case as well. And then there's Michael Le Vell, an actor from Coronation Street. He's suing MGN for unlawfully gathering information about him from 1991 to 2011. He's claiming that journalists linked to the publisher's titles were involved in phone-hacking, blagging (which is getting information by deception), and using private investigators for unlawful activities. Le Vell says he became extremely paranoid about stories about him and blames the press for burning bridges and alienating decent people in his life. So the trial is set to end soon with a ruling to come later. But what strikes me about this case is how everyone seems to be dodging the issue and not giving straight answers. I mean, if you have something to say, say it in court. Don't just flap your gums on social media or in the press. We'll see how this plays out, I guess. That's about it, see ya.