So it is a gross invasion of privacy if these things occurred, and it would be absolutely right and proper if they did occur, that Associated Newspapers and hopefully some of their senior figures are held to account. John has made no public comment, but media lawyer Jonathan Coad told the BBC that the alleged illegal acts were “highly intrusive” and a “means of delving into the private lives of people and private lives which are protected by statute and the human rights act and by the European convention on human rights. . These unsubstantiated and highly defamatory claims – based on no credible evidence – appear to be simply a fishing expedition by claimants and their lawyers, some of whom have already pursued cases elsewhere.” responded with a statement saying that “we utterly and unambiguously refute these preposterous smears which appear to be nothing more than a preplanned and orchestrated attempt to drag the Mail titles into the phone-hacking scandal concerning articles up to 30 years old. They have now therefore banded together to uncover the truth and to hold the journalists responsible fully accountable, many of whom still hold senior positions of authority and power today."Īssociated Newspapers Ltd. The Hamlins statement noted, "It is apparent to these individuals that the alleged crimes listed above represent the tip of the iceberg – and that many other innocent people remain unknowing victims of similar terrible and reprehensible covert acts. … "The impersonation of individuals to obtain medical information from private hospitals, clinics and treatment centers by deception … The accessing of bank accounts, credit histories and financial transactions through illicit means and manipulation." … The payment of police officials, with corrupt links to private investigators, for inside, sensitive information. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter joined the band in 1977. Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen was with the band from 1966 to 1986 and returned during 2001. 'Fishin' in the Dark' went to the top of the charts when it was cut by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in 1987, and it's since been covered by country giants such as Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney.
… The commissioning of individuals to surreptitiously listen into and record people’s live, private telephone calls whilst they were taking place. Constant members since the early times are singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna and drummer Jimmie Fadden.
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Hamlins, a legal firm representing some of the claimants – although not John – listed a series of accusations, including "the hiring of private investigators to secretly place listening devices inside people's cars and homes. John, his husband David Furnish, Prince Harry, and actors Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost were named in the lawsuit.
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