The hacking inquisitors: 'People thought I was a p...

Published Dec 18 2011 by Observer

The hacking inquisitors: 'People thought I was a paranoid conspiracy theorist'

In July, reports of phone-hacking at News International erupted into a crisis for the press, police and politicians. For one lawyer and three MPs – some of whom had been under surveillance themselves – it was the defining moment of their careers

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...that," he says, "it was Tom Watson and Chris Bryant, who were pretty much the lone voices among politicians."

The hacking inquisitors: 'People thought I was a paranoid conspiracy theorist' [Observer - Dec 18 2011]

...he asks. "It's sort of how I am. I just do it, it's part of my character. I've always been someone who speaks out."

The hacking inquisitors: 'People thought I was a paranoid conspiracy theorist' [Observer - Dec 18 2011]

"This morning I turned down a request to do something on Japanese TV" says Lewis, the solicitor...

The hacking inquisitors: 'People thought I was a paranoid conspiracy theorist' [Observer - Dec 18 2011]

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Entities: Cybertron, News International Ltd, Jedi, GI Joe

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Entities: Tom Watson, The Labour Party (United Kingdom), AS Watson, Tony Blair, News International Ltd

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Entities: Phone-Hacking, Alex Salmond, Willie Rennie, Leveson Inquiry, Sir Peter Housden

First Reported May 14 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 7 Documents

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Entities: Rebekah Brooks, Phone-Hacking, Criminal

First Reported May 01 2012 - Updated May 01 2012 - 12 Documents

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