Missing Milly Dowler's voicemail "hacked by News of the World"

[paolo]

Much more detail now about Brooks/NotW involvement in the murder investigation, and a little light on why the Met didn't pursue it (a very questionable decision of course now the bigger picture is emerging)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2011/jul/06/news-of-the-world-rebekah-brooks

 

[AKA pseudonym]

Full text of email from News of the World Editor Colin Myler to staff:

Dear Colleague

I know you will be as appalled as I am by claims that a private investigator working for the News of the World intercepted the voicemails of Milly Dowler, victims of the 7/7 atrocity and others.

We are urgently trying to establish the truth of these allegations which, if proved, would amount to the most unimaginable breach of journalistic ethics.

Understandably, there is a great deal of anger directed towards this newspaper as a result of what happened in some cases as far back as nine years ago

While this is unfair and extremely upsetting for all of you who had nothing to do with these activities, we have to accept and deal with those criticisms.

Inevitably, there is an extremely painful period ahead while we get to the bottom of these issues and atone for the wrong doing that took place in the past.

But please be aware that I am extremely proud of your loyalty and commitment , the work we have done, and continue to do, to ensure that nothing like this should happen again. I am also proud of the great, honest, journalism that continues to win awards and make a positive difference to people's lives.

We are the paper that campaigned to enshrine the Military Covenant in law, fought for ten years to establish Sarah's Law into legislation, the paper of Children's Champions, the paper that has fought tirelessly against bullying and so much more.

As Rebekah said in her statement yesterday, News International will pursue the facts with vigour and integrity.

Please be assured that, as Editor, I will do everything in my power to restore the News of the World's reputation for fair, accurate and, most importantly, responsible journalism.

Colin

A wapping vulture talking about ethics.....
sick bucket....

 

[goldenecitrone]

The thing is though, it's almost ten years ago that they were hacking into people's phones. Fuck knows what they are involved in these days. Probably far more disturbing.

 

[killer b]

while he takes care to call it 'allegations' early on in the email, he seems to accept they're true later on. nice slip.

 

[MellySingsDoom]

Massive error on Murdoch's part, I think. I think he made that statement having decided to throw Coulson to the wolves, but probably before he knew it would come out about Brooks's interview with the police about NOTW interfering in (yet) a(nother) murder investigation.

He's playing this very badly indeed so far, AFAICS.

Agreed. I reckon Murdoch's natural bullish arrogance might play well with his allies, Prime Ministers, MPs, big business etc, but it sure ain't doing him any favours with us who live outside the Murdoch bubble.

 

[Citizen66]

The thing is though, it's almost ten years ago that they were hacking into people's phones. Fuck knows what they are involved in these days. Probably far more disturbing.

Hopefully hacking into phones of the American establishment, theyll get extradition demands as agreed under nulabour and theyll all claim they had aspergers syndrome.

 

[stethoscope]

Hopefully hacking into phones of the American establishment, theyll get extradition demands as agreed under nulabour and theyll all claim they had aspergers syndrome.

I'm hoping now

 

[Badgers]

Tesco:

Firstly, please allow me to apologise for the delay in getting back to you. Please let me assure you that we try to endeavour to get back to all enquiries as quickly as possible, and I’m very sorry that we’ve let you down in that respect.

I'm very sorry to learn of your concerns with us advertising with The News of the World.

These latest allegations will cause huge distress to a family which has suffered enough. It’s now a matter for the police; like everyone, we await the outcome of their investigation.

Thank you for bringing this matter to my attention.

 

[AKA pseudonym]

One of Tescos chief execs sits on the board of News International... go figure hey?

 

[sheothebudworths]

it's maginificent just how ineptly they're dealing with it, tbh.

Yes.

 

[AKA pseudonym]

From the head honcho at O2....

Thank you for your note. Following careful consideration and input from customers and employees, we have taken the following position:

..."We share the concerns of customers and employees about these quite shocking claims. Whilst the situation unfolds, we will not be purchasing advertising in News of the World. We'll continue to monitor the situation closely."

Regards

Ronan Dunne

 

[Threshers_Flail]

Well in AKA.

Good Peter Oborne article here. http://www.spectator.co.uk/essays/7075673/what-the-papers-wont-say.thtml

 

[pk]

At this point, I think it's time to have a friendly word with the newsagent.

Ask him to hide the NOTW as a protest.

If everyone convinced their local newsagent and/or larger stores we could kill this vile rag within a month.

This is war, Rebekah Wade/Brooks is a cunt, lets kick them to death whilst their down on their knees - which is what they did to the 7/7 victims. Woe betide the next twat I see reading that paper.

 

[Badgers]

One of Tescos chief execs sits on the board of News International... go figure hey?

I did answer for all the good it will do...

It is not a matter for the police who are potentially implicit in this farce. Suspend advertising until such time as a proper enquiry is complete. Until such time I will boycott your stores and strongly advise my family, friends and business associates to do the same.

 

[Badgers]

From the head honcho at O2....

Good news.
I am awaiting a reply.
T-Mobile have not come back to me either.

 

[Mrs Magpie]

If the Mail publish Brooks's photo with the headline IS THIS THE MOST HATED WOMAN IN BRITAIN? for the first time in history, the answer to a question in the Daily Mail will be yes.

 

[Badgers]

At this point, I think it's time to have a friendly word with the newsagent.

Ask him to hide the NOTW as a protest.

If everyone convinced their local newsagent and/or larger stores we could kill this vile rag within a month.

This is war, Rebekah Wade/Brooks is a cunt, lets kick them to death whilst their down on their knees - which is what they did to the 7/7 victims. Woe betide the next twat I see reading that paper.

This crossed my mind too.
I honestly have not seen a single copy of the Sun since this started.
One person (only one mind) needs to get a NOTW to report back advertisers.

 

[ymu]

I see no need to buy it. Just read it in the newsagents then buy your usual. It'll only be going back as a return, ask nicely and most newsagents would be delighted to pocket the cover price and not have to pass any of it on to Murdoch.

 

[Kaka Tim]

Agree with Dylans and YMU - so fucking what if its mumsnet and middle england tweeting up a froth of self righteous ire? So what that advertisers are pulling out purely for comercial reasons? So what if the BBC and Channel 4 news have their own agenda for going after murdoch? And its great that politicians are sizing the opportunity to kick murdoch as hard in the bollocks as they possibly can.

Its a truly liberating to see Murdoch empire getting royallly fucked in the arse by exactly the same shit storm that they have used again and again and again against against anyone they have seeked to demonise in order to further their shitty right wing agenda - the poorest and most vuneralbe people in the country, against the families of dead football fans and murder victims, against the miners, against refugees, gay people, immigrants, the homeless, protestors, against victims of police stitch ups, violence and murder - fucking eat it you fucking cunts.

And to see murdoch and co being so utterly cack handed in their efforts to defuse the row is just beautiful.

Agree with Dylans that this could be the UKs watergate -we dont know how much more shit is going to come out. Real possibility that the met and possibly cameron could be next in line.

In the past two years public confidence in key pillars of power in the land has been shattered - the banks, the MPs and now the media - with the cops taking a major hit into the bargain.

 

[AKA pseudonym]

Good news.
I am awaiting a reply.
T-Mobile have not come back to me either.

Im thinking the domino effect will kick in soon....
We have gathered as many as 'statements' as we can.... shame em... name.. feck em... by any means necessary, tis only the start innit?

 

[frogwoman]

Agree with Dylans and YMU - so fucking what if its mumsnet and middle england tweeting up a froth of self righteous ire? So what that advertisers are pulling out purely for comercial reasons? So what if the BBC and Channel 4 news have their own agenda for going after murdoch? And its great that politicians are sizing the opportunity to kick murdoch as hard in the bollocks as they possibly can.

Its a truly liberating to see Murdoch empire getting royallly fucked in the arse by exactly the same shit storm that they have used again and again and again against against anyone they have seeked to demonise in order to further their shitty right wing agenda - the poorest and most vuneralbe people in the country, against the families of dead football fans and murder victims, against the miners, against refugees, gay people, immigrants, the homeless, protestors, against victims of police stitch ups, violence and murder - fucking eat it you fucking cunts.

And to see murdoch and co being so utterly cack handed in their efforts to defuse the row is just beautiful.

Agree with Dylans that this could be the UKs watergate -we dont know how much more shit is going to come out. Real possibility that the met and possibly cameron could be next in line.

In the past two years public confidence in key pillars of power in the land has been shattered - the banks, the MPs and now the media - with the cops taking a major hit into the bargain.

Well said.

 

[Badgers]

I see no need to buy it. Just read it in the newsagents then buy your usual. It'll only be going back as a return, ask nicely and most newsagents would be delighted to pocket the cover price and not have to pass any of it on to Murdoch.

The newsagent might even give you a beer on the return if you did not crease it.

 

[ernestolynch]

Agree with Dylans and YMU - so fucking what if its mumsnet and middle england tweeting up a froth of self righteous ire? So what that advertisers are pulling out purely for comercial reasons? So what if the BBC and Channel 4 news have their own agenda for going after murdoch? And its great that politicians are sizing the opportunity to kick murdoch as hard in the bollocks as they possibly can.

Its a truly liberating to see Murdoch empire getting royallly fucked in the arse by exactly the same shit storm that they have used again and again and again against against anyone they have seeked to demonise in order to further their shitty right wing agenda - the poorest and most vuneralbe people in the country, against the families of dead football fans and murder victims, against the miners, against refugees, gay people, immigrants, the homeless, protestors, against victims of police stitch ups, violence and murder - fucking eat it you fucking cunts.

And to see murdoch and co being so utterly cack handed in their efforts to defuse the row is just beautiful.

Agree with Dylans that this could be the UKs watergate -we dont know how much more shit is going to come out. Real possibility that the met and possibly cameron could be next in line.

In the past two years public confidence in key pillars of power in the land has been shattered - the banks, the MPs and now the media - with the cops taking a major hit into the bargain.

Yup

 

[Badgers]

Im thinking the domino effect will kick in soon....
We have gathered as many as 'statements' as we can.... shame em... name.. feck em... by any means necessary, tis only the start innit?

Oh yes, only takes a little bit of time

Shame to put so much money in PR companies pockets but not to worry eh?

 

[MellySingsDoom]

I managed to catch a glimpse of the Scum on the way home today (mucho unsold copies nr work), and whilst it's been kicking off on pretty much all the front pages today (save the Star - another Cheryl Cole story or something irrelevant), what did the Soaraway have? "Victoria Beckham's baby bump". Woo hoo.

 

[goldenecitrone]

I managed to catch a glimpse of the Scum on the way home today (mucho unsold copies nr work), and whilst it's been kicking off on pretty much all the front pages today (save the Star - another Cheryl Cole story or something irrelevant), what did the Soaraway have? "Victoria Beckham's baby bump". Woo hoo.

It is Rupert Murdoch's baby, though.

 

[Badgers]

This celeb obsession thing is selling papers despite not deserving column inches. However there are plenty of stupid magazines that don't pretend to be anything other than stupid shit for stupid people.

 

[sunny jim]

After all this stuff, can we have a British summer? There is wide scale corruption going on with th pigs, governments and journalists. Isnt about time we fucked them off?

 

[Badgers]

A British summer eh?
That will be smashing

 

[pk]

This celeb obsession thing is selling papers despite not deserving column inches. However there are plenty of stupid magazines that don't pretend to be anything other than stupid shit for stupid people.

There are now other sources of sleb gossip crap.

It needs to be a situation where even holding a copy of these rags will result in a row. On a train or bus, don't let it slip by, make it socially and morally wrong to buy this shit and trend it and Facepage it.

The herd mentality will eventually get the message. Don't even give the leeches a foothold.

If the Arabs can have their Spring we can take these evil fuckers down and have our Summer.