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tom_watson tom_watson
Reading documents related to hacking that I'm not allowed to reveal. They're dynamite though. And no point in journos asking for them.
13 hours ago

If he is not allowed to reveal this information now, there's a strong possibility he may never be able to reveal that information.

Would a DA notice in place prevent hacked info from getting out?

Stella wrote:If he is not allowed to reveal this information now, there's a strong possibility he may never be able to reveal that information.

Would a DA notice in place prevent hacked info from getting out?

There may well be Stella, but I think it is more to do with the Met police case, and forthcoming arrests etc., he wouldn't be wanting to divulge anything that could jeopordise that. I hope anyway!

candyfloss wrote:

Stella wrote:If he is not allowed to reveal this information now, there's a strong possibility he may never be able to reveal that information.

Would a DA notice in place prevent hacked info from getting out?

There may well be Stella, but I think it is more to do with the Met police case, and forthcoming arrests etc., he wouldn't be wanting to divulge anything that could jeopordise that. I hope anyway!

Sorry to appear dumb but I don't use Twitter so don't know how it works and how the information is shown on it. Is Tom Watson replying to a McCann story or twitter, is he definitely referring to the McCanns?

Newintown wrote:

candyfloss wrote:

Stella wrote:If he is not allowed to reveal this information now, there's a strong possibility he may never be able to reveal that information.

Would a DA notice in place prevent hacked info from getting out?

There may well be Stella, but I think it is more to do with the Met police case, and forthcoming arrests etc., he wouldn't be wanting to divulge anything that could jeopordise that. I hope anyway!

Sorry to appear dumb but I don't use Twitter so don't know how it works and how the information is shown on it. Is Tom Watson replying to a McCann story or twitter, is he definitely referring to the McCanns?

Hi Newintown,



No, don't think he is referring to the McCann case, just hacking in general.

Thanks, Candyfloss.

12 August 2011 Last updated at 15:07




Officers stabbed in Darlington street attack


Two police officers have been stabbed in a street in Darlington.

The pair were called to the rear of Gurney Street by reports of a man acting suspiciously.

When they approached he became violent. One of them was injured in the arm, the other in the head. Their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

A 22-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after members of the public helped the police officers.



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candyfloss wrote:from Tom Watson MP............................


tom_watson tom_watson
Reading documents related to hacking that I'm not allowed to reveal. They're dynamite though. And no point in journos asking for them.
13 hours ago

Im sure he will reveal when he is allowed to. Watson is one of 2 politicians that I have faith in

12 August 2011 Last updated at 16:34





Claims of a police leak over Milly Dowler case to be investigated

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] Milly disappeared as she walked home from school in Walton-on-Thames

The police watchdog is investigating a claim that an officer on the Milly Dowler murder case gave information to the News of the World newspaper.

The allegation against the Surrey Police officer is from 2002, the year the 13-year-old was murdered by doorman Levi Bellfield.

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is offering to meet the Dowler family.

In June it emerged Milly's phone had been hacked by the News of the World.

Mark Lewis, the Dowler family's solicitor, said: "The Dowler family welcome the full investigation into what happened at the time of the initial inquiry into Milly's disappearance.

"It would not be appropriate to make any further comment at this stage."

A News International spokesman said the company would not be commenting.

The schoolgirl disappeared while walking home from school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

Bellfield was convicted of her murder in June 2011.



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Shame


Phone hacking scandal hits The Sun's circulation

The Sun's July circulation fell more than 7pc on last year - thought to be its biggest drop in over a decade.

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This from Sunday People political columnist..................

NigelNelson Nigel Nelson
Six police armoured cars racing up Whitehall with riot vans behind. Something's going on somewhere...or they're very anxious to get home
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candyfloss wrote:from Tom Watson MP............................


tom_watson tom_watson
Reading documents related to hacking that I'm not allowed to reveal. They're dynamite though. And no point in journos asking for them.
13 hours ago

Further to this quote this has now appeared in the Independant, very interesting...........................


MPs split over disclosure of 'dynamite' hacking evidence

By Cahal Milmo and Oliver Wright

Tuesday, 16 August 2011

The dossier contains submissions made in response to James Murdoch's evidence in Parliament last month

A committee of MPs investigating the News of the World phone-hacking scandal, which has received new evidence described by one member as "dynamite", is divided over whether to make the documents public this week.

The House of Commons Media, Culture and Sport Select Committee will meet today to decide whether to disclose submissions from key figures following claims that James Murdoch was "mistaken" in aspects of evidence he gave to MPs last month. The dossier includes responses by Mr Murdoch to additional questions from MPs, as well as testimony from the paper's head lawyer, Tom Crone, and Colin Myler, who edited the NOTW before it was closed by the Murdoch family's media empire, News Corporation.

It addresses the issue of whether Mr Murdoch knew of a crucial email which undermined the explanation that hacking was due to one "rogue reporter". Last week, Tom Watson, a Labour MP on the committee, said the documents were "dynamite" and he would vote for their disclosure. But The Independent understands that there is no unanimity among MPs about the timing of the publication of the documents, and some members are "reticent" about releasing them today. The committee will also decide whether to recall Mr Murdoch, but this may not happen until Parliament reconvenes next month.

Mr Murdoch, the boss of News Corp in Europe, stands by his testimony to MPs that he had no knowledge of the so-called "for Neville" email, which suggests that knowledge of hacking went beyond one reporter at the NOTW. But his assertion has been challenged by Mr Myler and Mr Crone, who say Mr Murdoch was aware of the email in 2008, when he signed off on a £700,000 out-of-court settlement with Gordon Taylor, head of the Professional Footballers' Association. The Independent understands that a submission has also been supplied to MPs by Harbottle & Lewis, the law firm which conducted a review of internal News International emails in 2007 and found they contained no evidence of "illegal actions".

Lord Macdonald, the former director of public prosecutions, who reviewed the documents in May, said it was "blindingly obvious" that they held evidence of criminality.

In a separate development, Citigroup warned investors that Trinity Mirror, owner of the Daily Mirror and Sunday Mirror, could face serious hacking allegations. Citigroup cut its target price for shares in the company. Trinity Mirror strongly denied any wrongdoing by staff. It has asked its senior journalists for written undertakings that they had no knowledge of phone hacking or corrupt payments to police.

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conorspackman Conor Spackman
Former NOTW political editor @DavidWooding says a major #phonehacking story is about to blow #hacking
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HappySlayerUK Craig
RT @DavidWooding: Big story on phone #hacking inquiry about to unfold. Watch this space.<< @tom_watson about to say other papers did it too?
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DavidPaineWN David Paine
Brace yourselves, here we go again... RT @DavidWooding Big story on phone #hacking inquiry about to unfold. Watch this space.
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David_v4 David
Looks like the #hacking story's about to be back in the spotlight...
2 minutes ago » TalkToThePress Talk to the Press
@ @DavidWooding oh no not more bad news on #hacking. what is it?
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DavidWooding David Wooding
Big story on phone #hacking inquiry about to unfold. Watch this space.
4 minutes ago

Breaking News


10:46am UK, Tuesday August 16, 2011


Files 'Cast Doubt' On Murdoch Hack Evidence




MPs have been sent documents that appear to cast doubt on James Murdoch's evidence that he was unaware of wider hacking at the News Of The World, according to Sky sources.




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James Murdoch giving evidence in July

It follows his appearance in front of the House of Commons Select Committee in July.

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee is meeting today to consider whether to recall Mr Murdoch, along with former NOTW editor Colin Myler and the tabloid's former legal manager Tom Crone to clarify apparent inconsistencies in their evidence.

More follows...

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Where do people honestly think all these papers get their scoops from ?

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PeterMac wrote:Where do people honestly think all these papers get their scoops from ?

Exactly!

I guess this is what they're all talking about:

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Files 'Cast Doubt' On Murdoch Hack Evidence

MPs
have been sent documents that appear to cast doubt on James Murdoch's
evidence that he was unaware of wider hacking at the News Of The World,
according to Sky sources.

Is that IT? The breaking news?

is anyone surprised by that?

aiyoyo wrote:

Files 'Cast Doubt' On Murdoch Hack Evidence

MPs
have been sent documents that appear to cast doubt on James Murdoch's
evidence that he was unaware of wider hacking at the News Of The World,
according to Sky sources.

Is that IT? The breaking news?

is anyone surprised by that?

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This must have been the explosive letter Tom Watson tweeted about a few days ago. It does throw apart News Int defence. Hope more people speak out now

Tom said: "Clive Goodman's letter is the most significant piece of evidence that has been revealed so far. It completely removes News International's defence. This is one of the largest cover-ups I have seen in my lifetime.".....Tom please look at the McCanns

13th person to be arrested.........................



Phone hacking: News of the World Hollywood reporter is arrested


James Desborough is arrested by London police investigating UK hacking allegations



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Letter from Tom Watson MP to Registrar of Member’s Financial Interests here....................


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'Kuttner rearrested' in hacking probe

PA
Tuesday, 30 August 2011

The former managing editor of the News of the World was rearrested today on suspicion of phone hacking and inappropriate payments to police, according to reports.

A 71-year-old man was released on bail tonight after being questioned at a London police station, Scotland Yard said.

The suspect is thought to be Stuart Kuttner, who resigned as the newspaper's managing editor in July 2009.

He was reported as being arrested on Sky News.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "The 71-year-old man was arrested on 2 August and bailed to a date in August and he has now been bailed to a date in September."

Kuttner has previously denied his decision to quit shortly before the Guardian disclosed the News of the World paid out more than £1 million to settle cases which threatened to reveal evidence of alleged phone hacking was related to the issue.

At the time of his resignation, he was described by then-editor Colin Myler as a man whose "DNA is absolutely integrated into the newspaper which he has represented across the media with vigour".

The 71-year-old is referred to as Man I by Operation Weeting detectives who are investigating phone hacking.

He is known as Suspect I by officers from Operation Elveden who investigate inappropriate payments to police.
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Operation Weeting: Police arrest 47-year-old woman

6 January 2012

By Andrew Pugh

Officers from the Met unit investigating phone-hacking have arrested a 47-year-old woman at an address in Essex.

A statement released this morning said that officers from Operation Weeting made the arrest at 6.55am on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice, and that she is currently in custody at an Essex police station.


It is understood that the woman is not a police officer.

She is the 17th person to be arrested as part of Operation Weeting, alongside high-profile figures including former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks and ex-Downing Street communications chief Andy Coulson.

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candyfloss wrote:Operation Weeting: Police arrest 47-year-old woman

6 January 2012

By Andrew Pugh

Officers from the Met unit investigating phone-hacking have arrested a 47-year-old woman at an address in Essex.

A statement released this morning said that officers from Operation Weeting made the arrest at 6.55am on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice, and that she is currently in custody at an Essex police station.


It is understood that the woman is not a police officer.

She is the 17th person to be arrested as part of Operation Weeting, alongside high-profile figures including former News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks and ex-Downing Street communications chief Andy Coulson.

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What are they going to do with all the arrested ? Bang them into one-jail-room and throw away the key? I doubt it. Most of them will emerge with a slapped wrist and life goes on.

lisaocarrolllisa o'carroll

#hacking. Rebekah Brook's long-standing PA, Cheryl Carter arrested on suspicion of perverting course of justice. With Brooks for 19 years

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candyfloss wrote:lisaocarrolllisa o'carroll

#hacking. Rebekah Brook's long-standing PA, Cheryl Carter arrested on suspicion of perverting course of justice. With Brooks for 19 years

2 minutes ago

Deleting files and refusing to hand over files hey!