Prince William has reportedly received a "very large sum of money" in a 2020 settlement with Rupert Murdoch's media empire for phone hacking. The lawsuit, brought against News Group Newspapers, alleges the newspapers unlawfully gathered information in a scandal dating back two decades. Prince Harry's lawyer revealed the settlement in a summary of arguments why his lawsuit against the publisher of The Sun and News Of The World should not be thrown out. The amount of money received by Prince William has not been disclosed, and the outcome of the case is expected to have a significant impact on the ongoing phone hacking scandal.
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Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in a trial over former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll's claim that former President Donald Trump raped her nearly three decades ago in a department store dressing room. Trump has denied the allegations, leading Carroll to sue him for defamation. The trial has the potential to be politically damaging for the former president, testing his "Teflon Don" reputation, and could have a significant impact on Trump's political future.
A 28-year-old American woman was arrested at Sydney Airport after border force officers found a 24-carat gold-plated handgun in her luggage. She had not declared the weapon, nor did she possess a permit to import or possess it in Australia, which has strict gun laws. She was charged under the Customs Act 1901 and is currently being held in custody. This serves as a reminder of the importance of following the laws and regulations of the country you are visiting.
Thousands of foreign nationals, including 16,000 Americans, remain trapped in Sudan as the violence continues to escalate and the US government scrambles to evacuate diplomats and provide assistance to those in need. A travel writer from Massachusetts is among those desperately trying to find a way out of the country, as the US State Department urges all US citizens to leave Sudan as soon as possible.
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Comcast announced the immediate departure of Jeff Shell, the CEO of NBCUniversal, after an investigation into an "inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company." The investigation was sparked by a complaint from CNBC anchor Hadley Gamble, who accused Shell of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Shell admitted to the relationship, but did not provide any further details. Comcast has yet to specify how Shell violated company policy, and has yet to take steps to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.
Fani Willis, Fulton County District Attorney, has announced that charging decisions in the investigation into former President Donald Trump and his allies for illegal election meddling in Georgia are expected to be announced this summer. The filing of a new court document suggests that immunity offers could still be in the works. Willis has urged heightened security due to open-source intelligence that suggests the announcement of decisions may provoke a significant public reaction, including potential acts of violence.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced that she will be making charging decisions regarding possible criminal interference in the 2020 general election in Georgia between July 11 and September 1. The investigation is looking into possible interference by former President Donald Trump and his allies, and the announcement of the charging decisions is expected to be a major news story. Willis has asked law enforcement to increase security in the coming months.