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Editor Denies Unlawful Ectopic Pregnancy Scoop
9 Mar
Summary
- Former editor denies obtaining medical details unlawfully.
- Actress claims unlawful information gathering over two decades.
- Trial involves allegations of grave privacy breaches.
A former editor for a major newspaper has denied obtaining sensitive medical information about an actress's ectopic pregnancy through unlawful means. She gave evidence remotely at the High Court, addressing claims of "grave breaches of privacy" spanning two decades.
The actress's claim concerns numerous articles and alleged unlawful information gathering, including details about a pregnancy termination in 2003. The former editor stated the story's source was a freelance journalist with a reliable contact, denying the use of private investigators for medical details.
During questioning, the former editor defended asking intrusive questions about a potential pregnancy, explaining it was an effort to "stand up" the story and give the actress an opportunity to respond.
She also addressed allegations related to articles about private conversations between the actress and her ex-husband, denying phone-hacking and asserting the information came from genuine sources. The journalist's professional reputation has been impacted by "groundless" allegations.
The trial also involves other high-profile claimants, including the Duke of Sussex, Sir Elton John, and Liz Hurley, who allege unlawful information gathering by the publisher. The trial is expected to conclude in March.
